Nika Beamon set out on a journey, and 26 doctors, 37 procedures and more than 17 years later, a rheumatologist finally ...

Diabetic kidney disease is chronic kidney disease that occurs as a complication of diabetes. Learn about its signs and ...

This rare genetic condition causes hyperflexible joints, fragile skin, and possibly other symptoms, depending on which of 13 ...

I care deeply because this chronic disease is mine. It lives inside me. It’s radically changed my life and the life of my ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Young, MD Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is not a disease but a syndrome involving a hormonal imbalance. Symptoms can differ dramatically and can range from mild to ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) involves changes in the frequency or form of bowel movements and lower abdominal pain. Diet, stress, not getting enough sleep, and changes in gut bacteria may all ...

Metabolic syndrome is a disorder of energy use and storage. This syndrome is characterized by central obesity, dyslipidaemia, raised blood pressure and high blood sugar levels. Patients with ...

Example: Fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Fibromyalgia is a common chronic pain disease that involves fatigue, pain, and cognitive dysfunction. IBS is a digestive disorder. So they may ...