Tag: support groups

  • Binge Eating Disorder

    Binge Eating Disorder Definition and Description of Binge Eating Disorder Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a severe eating disorder characterized by recurring episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort. This condition goes beyond occasional overeating and is categorized as a psychiatric disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical…

  • Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid

    Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Definition and Description of Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid, also known as Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects children and adolescents under the age of 16. It is characterized by persistent arthritis in one or more joints and can cause swelling, pain, and stiffness. JIA may…

  • AVM

    AVM Definition and Description of AVM Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a complex vascular lesion characterized by abnormal connections between arteries and veins that bypass the capillary system. This condition can occur anywhere in the body, but it is most commonly found in the brain and spinal cord. AVMs can lead to various neurological issues when…

  • Arachnoiditis

    Arachnoiditis Definition and Description of Arachnoiditis Arachnoiditis is a painful condition characterized by inflammation of the arachnoid mater, one of the three membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord. This inflammation can lead to the formation of scar tissue, which can cause severe pain. Arachnoiditis often results in neurological impairments and is commonly associated…

  • ARG Deficiency

    ARG Deficiency Definition and Description of ARG Deficiency ARG Deficiency, or argininosuccinic aciduria, is a genetic metabolic disorder characterized by the body’s inability to properly metabolize the amino acid arginine. This deficiency is typically caused by mutations in the ASL gene, which is responsible for encoding the enzyme argininosuccinate lyase. The lack of this enzyme…

  • Arginase Deficiency

    Arginase Deficiency Definition and Description of Arginase Deficiency Arginase Deficiency is a rare inherited metabolic disorder that prevents the body from breaking down a specific amino acid called arginine. This condition belongs to a group of disorders known as urea cycle disorders, which interfere with the body’s ability to remove ammonia, a toxic byproduct of…

  • Arnold-Chiari Malformation

    Arnold-Chiari Malformation Definition and Description of Arnold-Chiari Malformation Arnold-Chiari Malformation (ACM) is a congenital neurological disorder characterized by the displacement of the brain tissue into the spinal canal. Specifically, it occurs when the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for coordination and balance, descends through the foramen magnum—the opening at the base of the…

  • Alopecia Areata

    Alopecia Areata Alopecia Areata Definition and Description of Alopecia Areata Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disorder that results in hair loss. It occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, leading to partial or complete hair loss. The condition can affect individuals of any age or gender and is characterized by the sudden…

  • Alopecia Cicatrisata

    Alopecia Cicatrisata Definition and Description of Alopecia Cicatrisata Alopecia Cicatrisata, also known as scarring alopecia, is a form of hair loss characterized by permanent damage to hair follicles. Unlike other types of alopecia, where hair can regrow, alopecia cicatrisata leads to irreversible damage due to inflammation and scarring of the scalp. The hair loss occurs…

  • Anaplastic Large-cell Lymphoma

    Anaplastic Large-cell Lymphoma Definition and Description of Anaplastic Large-cell Lymphoma Anaplastic Large-cell Lymphoma (ALCL) is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma characterized by the presence of large, abnormal lymphocytes called anaplastic cells. This cancer most commonly affects lymph nodes, but can also occur in other areas such as the skin, lungs, and bone marrow. ALCL is…