Immune System Disorders

If your child has been experiencing joint inflammation and stiffness for more than 6 weeks, they may have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). This condition, formerly known [...]

Felty's Syndrome (FS) is a rare disorder that affects some people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It is characterized by an enlarged spleen and a very low white blood [...]

Reactive arthritis is a type of arthritis that affects the joints, eyes, urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body), and skin. It can cause sudden [...]

Polymyositis is a type of inflammatory myopathy, a disease that causes inflammation and weakness in the muscles that help you move. It usually affects the muscles in your [...]

Sideroblastic anemia (SA) is a rare blood disorder where the body has too much iron in the blood cells. Unlike other forms of anemia, where there is not enough iron in the [...]

When your child is diagnosed with a primary immunodeficiency disease (PIDD), it can be overwhelming and concerning. This guide aims to provide you with a clear understanding [...]

Anemia is a condition in which your body doesn't produce enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen to your body's tissues. While [...]

The thyroid gland, located in the front of your neck, plays a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions. When the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid, it [...]

Uveitis is a term used to describe various eye conditions that cause inflammation and swelling, potentially leading to vision loss or even blindness if left untreated. The [...]

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), also known as primary immune thrombocytopenic purpura or autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura, is a blood disorder characterized by [...]