Symptoms and Diagnosis

Cushing's syndrome, also known as hypercortisolism, is a hormonal disorder caused by high levels of the hormone cortisol in your body. Cortisol is produced by your [...]

As a baby boy grows in the womb, his testicles typically move from the lower belly into the scrotum, the pouch of skin below the penis. However, sometimes one or both [...]

Your thyroid gland, located at the front of your neck, plays a crucial role in regulating your body's metabolic processes through the hormones it produces. When your [...]

Diamond-Blackfan Anemia (DBA) is a rare blood disorder that affects the body's ability to produce red blood cells. Red blood cells are essential for carrying oxygen [...]

Acromegaly is a rare disorder that develops when your body produces too much growth hormone (GH). This hormone normally helps children grow and develop. But in adults, having [...]

Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) is a disease that causes inflammation of small blood vessels, leading to leaking in the skin, intestines, kidneys, and joints. It most commonly [...]

Multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the motor nerves in your body. These nerves control your muscles, and when affected by MMN, they [...]

Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease that occurs when cancerous cells develop in the tissues of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach and in [...]

LAM lung disease, short for lymphangioleiomyomatosis, is a rare lung condition that primarily affects women of childbearing age. In this disease, abnormal muscle cells grow [...]

Folliculitis is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become inflamed or infected. While it can affect anyone, certain factors may increase your risk of [...]