Symptoms and Diagnosis

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that primarily affects babies and children, but can also develop in adults later in life, causing muscle weakness and [...]

Diabetes insipidus is a rare condition that causes you to have an almost unquenchable thirst and your body to produce large amounts of colorless, odorless urine. While most [...]

Hypothyroidism, also known as an underactive thyroid, is a common disorder that occurs when your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland, [...]

Multiple myeloma, also known as Kahler's disease, is a type of blood cancer that affects plasma cells in the bone marrow. Although there is no cure for multiple myeloma, [...]

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when your body doesn't have enough insulin to process sugar for energy. Instead, your body [...]

Thyroid nodules are lumps or bumps that form on the thyroid gland, a small but powerful organ located in your neck. While most thyroid nodules are benign (noncancerous), [...]

Newborn jaundice is a common condition that causes a baby's skin and eyes to look yellow. It affects about 60% of full-term babies and 80% of premature babies in their [...]

Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) is a condition that causes numerous fluid-filled sacs, called cysts, to grow in your kidneys. These cysts can interfere [...]

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that affects multiple organs in the body, primarily the lungs and pancreas. People with CF inherit a mutated gene from both [...]

Tears are essential for keeping your eyes clean, moist, and healthy. When your tear ducts become blocked, it can lead to watery, irritated eyes and even serious infections. [...]