An autoimmune disease, Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) causes the immune system to attack the body’s muscle tissues. It affects the neuromuscular junction (a connection between the muscles and nerves)...
There are several health conditions that are disabling and interfere with the person’s ability to lead a normal life. Rheumatoid arthritis is one of those conditions that is known to affect several joints in the body...
There are certain health conditions that are extremely disabling and eventually affect the quality of life. Multiple sclerosis is one such condition that is known to affect 1 million people in the country and is a...
Immunodeficiency disorders cause the immune system to malfunction, making one more susceptible to frequent, severe, and long-lasting infections. There are two types of immunodeficiency disorders, that is, primary...
The third most common type of cancer in the country, colon cancer occurs when tumors develop in the large intestine. Usually, this cancer originates from benign clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps. These might or...
People who suffer from chronic illnesses need to make peace with their condition and do everything in their power to control the condition and lead a normal life. For people who suffer from Crohn’s disease, which is a...