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.
Diseases
28 Sep 2004
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a rare muscle disorder which typically begins in childhood and causes muscle weakness and skin changes.
Bone
27 Sep 2004
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition which make hand, feet and other joints painful and stiff. It usually begins at 30-50 years of age.
Chronic Pain
27 Sep 2004
Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis (temporal arteritis)
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and giant cell arteritis (GCA) are inflammatory conditions which cause pain. In up to 50% of cases, the diseases are comorbid.
Bone
27 Sep 2004
Cervical spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis is a spinal cord disorder mainly affecting people over 40 years. It causes severe neck pain and restricted neck and shoulder movement.
Blood
22 Sep 2004
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (formerly known as Wegener's granulomatosis) is a type of vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels).
Bone
21 Sep 2004
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the joints, commonly the hip, knee and spinal joints. It causes cartilage loss and abnormal bone tissue.
Bone
21 Sep 2004
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis causes pain and restricted motion in the shoulder joint. It typically lasts 3-8 months.
