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Relapsing polychondritis
Relapsing polychondritis is a rare inflammatory disease of cartilage in the ear, nose or windpipe. It causes pain, swelling and destruction of cartilage.
23 Dec 2004
Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis refers to the abnormal growth of nodules of inflamed tissues, most commonly in the lungs or nervous system.
10 Dec 2004
Sjogren's syndrome
Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic disorder that causes dry mouth and dry eyes. It affects people with auto-immune conditions like arthritis and lupus.
30 Nov 2004
Polymyositis
Polymyositis is an inflammatory muscle disease which causes fever, weight loss and muscle wasting in adults. It is thought to be an autoimmune condition.
24 Nov 2004
Marfan syndrome
Marfan syndrome is a genetic connective tissue disorder which affects eye, bone and heart tissue. It is associated with scoliosis.
22 Nov 2004
Preeclampsia (toxemia; pregnancy-induced hypertension)
Preeclampsia refers to hypertension or high blood pressure during pregnancy or post partum (after childbirth). It causes a high risk of epileptic seizures.
19 Oct 2004
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS)
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of genetic connective tissue disorders. Abnormal collagen production affects the skin, ligaments and tendons.
30 Sep 2004
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a rare muscle disorder which typically begins in childhood and causes muscle weakness and skin changes.
28 Sep 2004
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (formerly known as Wegener's granulomatosis) is a type of vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels).
22 Sep 2004
