Tag: autoimmune disease

  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome

    Guillain-Barre Syndrome Definition and Description of Guillain-Barre Syndrome Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nervous system. This condition often begins with weakness and tingling in the legs and can progress to muscle weakness or paralysis. According to the World Health Organization, GBS can develop…

  • Diabetes, Type 1: Children Living With the Disease

    Diabetes, Type 1: Children Living With the Disease Definition and Description of Diabetes, Type 1: Children Living With the Disease Diabetes type 1 is an autoimmune condition that primarily affects children and young adults. It occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. This leads to little or…

  • Arthritis, Psoriatic

    Arthritis, Psoriatic Definition and Description of Arthritis, Psoriatic Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory form of arthritis that affects some people who have psoriasis, a condition characterized by red patches of skin covered with thick, silvery scales. This type of arthritis causes inflammation and pain in the joints and tendons, leading to swelling, discomfort, and,…

  • Arteritis, Takayasu

    Arteritis, Takayasu Definition and Description of Arteritis, Takayasu Arteritis, Takayasu, also known as Takayasu arteritis, is a rare type of large vessel vasculitis that primarily affects the aorta and its major branches. Characterized by inflammation of the arterial wall, this condition can lead to stenosis (narrowing), occlusion (blockage), and, in severe cases, aneurysm formation. Takayasu…

  • Achalasia

    Achalasia Definition and Description of Achalasia Achalasia is a rare esophageal disorder characterized by the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to relax properly. This malfunction prevents food and liquid from passing into the stomach, leading to various complications. The term “achalasia” is derived from the Greek words “a-” meaning “without,” “chalasis,” meaning “relaxation.”…

  • Acantholysis Bullosa

    Acantholysis Bullosa Definition and Description of Acantholysis Bullosa Acantholysis Bullosa is a rare dermatological condition characterized by the loss of connections between skin cells, leading to blistering and erosion of the epidermis. This condition is a type of pemphigus, where the body’s immune system erroneously attacks proteins essential for cell adhesion, resulting in a disturbance…