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What is Sjögren’s syndrome?Sjögren’s syndrome is a disease that affects moisture-producing glands of the body. Specifically, it is an autoimmune disorder (meaning the immune system attacks the cells of its own body) in which the tear- and saliva-producing glands are destroyed, leading to dry mouth and eyes. The syndrome can also affect other parts of the body, including the joints, blood vessels,

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What is Guillain-Barré syndrome?Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare and serious health condition. It occurs when the body's immune system (defense system) mistakenly attacks the nervous system. This leads to damage and inflammation of the nerves. The syndrome affects the nerve covering (myelin sheath), which is called demyelination, and causes the nerve signals to move more slowly. If other parts of

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Cushing’s Syndrome is a rare disease caused by excess cortisol (a hormone produced by the adrenal glands) in the body.

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What is it? Primary hyperaldosteronism/aldosteronism, which is sometimes known as Conn’s syndrome, is a condition where the adrenal gland produces and releases too much aldosterone hormone into the bloodstream. Aldosterone is the hormone that regulates blood pressure and the water-salt metabolism.   Most cases are caused by a benign tumour growing on the adrenal gland. This con

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What is Lynch syndrome?Lynch syndrome, also known as HNPCC (hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer), is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer, particularly cancers of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, which are collectively referred to as colorectal cancer. Patients with Lynch syndrome usually develop colorectal cancer before the age of 50.In addition to c

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What is post-thrombotic syndrome? Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a complication of chronic (long-term) deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT is a blood clot in a deep vein, most commonly in the leg. A blood clot in a leg vein can cause inflammation, and can damage the valves in the blood vessels which prevent blood from flowing backwards. This leads to a number of uncomfortable symptoms. It can

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What is post-polio syndrome?Post-polio syndrome is a rare neurological condition which can affect people who have been affected by polio in the past. It involves symptoms of polio returning years or even decades (10 – 40 years) after the original polio infection.Because polio was wiped out in the UK in the 1980s, post-polio syndrome only affects older adults who contracted polio earlier in life. S

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What is Marfan syndrome?Marfan syndrome is a disorder which causes a disruption in the growth of connective tissue, a group of tissues which strengthen the body structures and support internal organs. It mainly affects the skeletal system, eyes, skin and the cardiovascular system. It can also affect the lungs and the heart where it can cause stretching or weakening of the aorta, which is known as

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متلازمة ما قبل الحيض – أو ما يُعرف بشكل دارج بـ PMS – هو المُصطلح الذي يشمل مجموعة الأعراض التي تشعر بها المرأة قبل نزول الدورة الشهرية. مُعظم النساء يُصبّن بهذه المُتلازمة، على الرغم أن الأعراض تختلف من امرأة لأُخرى؛ أما في بعض الحالات فتكون الأعراض حادة جدًا، حتى أن النساء في هذه الحالة يلجأون إلى المُساعدة الطبيّة. ما هي أسباب متلازمة ما قبل الحيض؟ إن أسباب متلازمة ما قبل الحيض غير مفهومة