medical conditions

OCD

A condition characterized by intrusive, unwanted, and uncontrollable thoughts or obsession that result in behaviors or compulsions.

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

A rare neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, balance, and eye movements, often leading to progressive difficulty in speech and swallowing.

Dysarthria

A speech disorder resulting from weakness in the muscles used for speech production, which can lead to slurred or slow speech.

Cerebral Palsy

A group of neurological disorders that affect movement and coordination, resulting from abnormal brain development or damage.

Dysphasia

Difficulty swallowing.

Celiac disease

An immune system condition that attacks the small intestine due to gluten consumption.

Multiple Sclerosis

A condition in which the immune system attacks myelin, the protective sheath surrounding nerve fibers.

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome

A brain disorder associated with chronic alcohol abuse, caused by a lack of vitamin B1.

Type 2 Diabetes

A condition where the pancreas produces insufficient insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.

Alzheimer's

A brain disorder that leads to cognitive decline, confusion, and memory loss.

Crohn's Disease

A chronic inflammatory bowel disease affecting the lining of the digestive tract.

Myasthenia Gravis

An autoimmune disease due to degeneration of nerve connections to muscles.

Maple syrup urine disease

A genetic disorder characterized by a sweet odor in urine due to amino acid buildup.

Cleidocranial Dysplasia

A genetic disorder affecting the bones and teeth, including absence of collarbones.

Raynaud's Disease

A condition causing reduced blood flow to extremities, often triggered by cold or stress.

Avascular Necrosis

The death of bone tissue due to lack of blood supply to a joint.

IBS

A gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal discomfort and changes in bowel habits.

Paget's Disease

A condition that disrupts the normal cycle of bone renewal, leading to excessive bone growth.

Spina Bifida

A neural tube defect occurring when the spinal cord and vertebrae do not close properly during fetal development.

Osteosarcoma

A form of cancer that begins in the bone-forming cells.

Osteoarthritis

A degenerative joint disease where cartilage deteriorates, causing pain and stiffness.

Osteomyelitis

An infection in the bone that can be acute or chronic.

Muscular Dystrophy

A group of genetic disorders resulting in progressive degeneration and weakening of skeletal muscles.

Type 1 Diabetes

A condition where the pancreas cannot produce insulin.

TMJ

A disorder affecting the temporomandibular joint, leading to discomfort and functional issues.

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

Commonly known as a stroke, it occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted.