Diseases
07 Dec 2004
Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS)
Pigmented villonodular synovitis refers to swelling of joints, most commonly knee and hip, that results in fluid production and may damage the bones.
Diseases
30 Nov 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.
Diseases
24 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.
Chronic Pain
24 Nov 2004
Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis affects some people with psoriasis. It is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the joints, causing painful, stiff or swollen joints.
Blood
22 Nov 2004
Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN)
Polyarteritis nodosa is a condition which affects the small and medium blood vessels that supply the liver, muscles, heart and/or intestines.
Diseases
22 Nov 2004
Marfan syndrome
Marfan syndrome is a genetic connective tissue disorder which affects eye, bone and heart tissue. It is associated with scoliosis.
Diseases
19 Nov 2004
Lyme disease
Lyme disease is an immune reaction to a bacteria transmitted by ticks. It causes rash, arthritis and heart and neurological problems.
Blood
19 Nov 2004
Kawasaki disease (mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome)
Kawasaki disease causes inflammation of blood vessels, mostly affecting children. The cause is unknown but thought to be related to infection.
Diseases
30 Sep 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.
