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Rx Autoimmune, Genetic and Rare Diseases (A – Z)

Rx Autoimmune, Genetic and Rare Diseases (A - Z)

Premature Closure of Fibrous Joints

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Premature closure of fibrous joints, also known as craniosynostosis, is a condition where the sutures (fibrous joints) in a baby's skull fuse together too early. This can lead to various problems as ...

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Acrocephalopolysyndactyly

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Acrocephalopolysyndactyly (ACPS) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the development of the skull, face, hands, and feet. It falls under a group of conditions called craniosynostosis syndromes. ...

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Rare Genetic Disorders

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Rare genetic disorders are a group of medical conditions caused by changes or mutations in our genes. These disorders affect a small percentage of the population and can lead to a wide range of ...

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Carpenter Syndrome

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Carpenter syndrome belongs to a group of rare genetic disorders known as “acrocephalopolysyndactyly” (ACPS) disorders. All forms of ACPS are characterized by premature closure of the fibrous ...

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Tay-Sachs Disorder

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Tay-Sachs Disease, a rare genetic disorder, affects the nervous system and can lead to severe disability and early death. This article provides a simplified overview of the disease, including its ...

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Gaucher Syndrome

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Gaucher Disease is a rare genetic disorder that affects a person's ability to break down certain fatty substances in the body. In this article, we'll explore the different types of Gaucher Disease, ...

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Galactokinase Deficiency

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Galactokinase deficiency is a rare genetic disorder that affects the way the body processes galactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products. This condition can lead to a range of health issues if ...

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Cystinosis

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Cystinosis is a rare genetic disorder that affects the body's ability to process an amino acid called cystine. This buildup of cystine can lead to various health problems. In this article, we will ...

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What Is Hemochromatosis

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Hemochromatosis is a medical condition that occurs when the body absorbs too much iron from the food we eat. Iron is essential for our bodies, but too much of it can be harmful. In this article, we ...

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What Is Achondroplasia

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Achondroplasia is a genetic condition that affects bone growth, leading to short stature and various health challenges. In this article, we will explore the types of achondroplasia, its causes, ...

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Niemann-Pick Syndrome

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Niemann-Pick Disease is a rare genetic disorder that affects the body's ability to metabolize lipids, which are fats and cholesterol. This comprehensive guide will break down the disease into simple ...

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Recessive Genetic Disease

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Recessive genetic disorders occur when an individual inherits a non-working gene from each parent. If an individual receives one working gene and one non-working gene for the disease, the person will ...

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Verloes-Ackerman Syndrome

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Verloes-Ackerman Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects multiple parts of the body. In this article, we will break down the key aspects of this syndrome, making it easy to understand. We ...

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Siemens Syndrome

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Siemens Syndrome, also known as Siemens Disease, is a rare medical condition that affects a person's overall health and well-being. In this article, we will break down Siemens Syndrome into easily ...

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Baraitser-Brett Syndrome

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Baraitser-Brett Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, can affect individuals in various ways. This article aims to provide a simple and comprehensive overview of this condition, including its types, ...

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Whelan Syndrome

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Whelan Syndrome is a rare medical condition that affects multiple aspects of a person's health. In this article, we will provide a clear and concise overview of Whelan Syndrome, breaking down key ...

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Varadi-Papp Syndrome

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Varadi-Papp Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, can be challenging to understand due to its complexity. In this article, we'll break down the key aspects of the syndrome in plain English, making it ...

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Thurston Syndrome

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Thurston Syndrome is a rare medical condition that affects people in various ways. In this comprehensive guide, we'll break down Thurston Syndrome into simple terms to help you understand it better. ...

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Mohr-Majewski Syndrome

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Mohr-Majewski Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects various aspects of a person's health and development. In this article, we will explore the types, causes, symptoms, diagnostic tests, ...

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Sugarman Syndrome

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Sugarman Syndrome is a rare medical condition that affects a person's ability to process sugar properly in their body. This condition can have various types, causes, symptoms, and treatments. In this ...