treatments

Rapunzel Syndrome

Rapunzel syndrome is a very rare condition in which a large hair ball (trichobezoar) gets lodged in your stomach and extends into your small intestine. This causes the hair ball to look like a comma sign.

Posted September 16, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read

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Huntington Disease

Huntington's disease is a rare, inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain. Huntington's disease has a wide impact on a person's functional abilities and usually results in movement, thinking (cognitive) and psychiatric disorders.

Posted August 26, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read

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Intestinal Ischemia

Intestinal ischemic syndromes also called visceral or mesenteric ischemic syndromes occur when blood flow to the bowel or gastrointestinal system (intestines) is decreased because of a blood vessel blockage.

Posted August 24, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read

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Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension is a life-threatening condition that gets worse over time, but treatments can help your symptoms so you can live better with the disease.

Posted August 20, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read

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Hunter Syndrome

A rare genetic disorder affecting boys, Hunter syndrome prevents the proper breakdown of sugar molecules. Buildup of these molecules causes damage in tissues and organs, affecting a child's physical and mental development.