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Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder, which means you get if from your parents at birth. It affects the way your body makes mucus, a substance that helps your organs and systems work.

Posted August 20, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read

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Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are swollen blood vessels that appear just under your skin’s surface in your lower body. When your vein walls are weak and your valves aren’t working right, blood backs up in your vein.

Posted August 27, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read

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Albinism Syndrome

Albinism is a rare genetic disorder where you aren’t born with the usual amount of melanin pigment. Melanin is a chemical in your body that determines the color of your skin, hair and eyes. Most people with albinism have very pale skin, hair and eyes. They are prone to sunburn and skin cancer.

Posted September 16, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read

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Endocarditis

Infective endocarditis (IE) is a potentially fatal inflammation of your heart valves’ lining and sometimes heart chambers’ lining. This occurs when germs (usually bacteria) from elsewhere in your body enter your bloodstream and attach to and attack the lining of your heart valves and/or chambers.

Posted August 27, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read

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Migraine

A migraine is a strong headache that often comes with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. It can last hours or days.

Posted August 26, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 6 min read

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