Necrotizing Myopathy
The term “myopathy” generally means muscle weakness, while the term “necrotizing” means cell death and necrosis. Necrotizing myopathy, also known as necrotizing autoimmune myopathy (NAM) or immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy (IMNM) is characterized by cell death and necrosis of muscle cells,
IgA Deficiency
Immunoglobulin A is also known as IgA, which is an antibody found in our blood. Antibodies are substances created by the immune system that recognizes and fights off infectious agents. IgA is a type of antibody that helps fight infections
X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia (XLA)
Agammaglobulinemia is more commonly known as X-Linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA), Bruton’s agammaglobulinemia, or congenital agammaglobulinemia. It is a disorder caused by the body’s inability to produce B cells or immunoglobulins (antibodies) that the B cells make. When B Cells or immunoglobulin
Neuropathy – Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Neuropathy is a general term referring to the condition that results from damage or dysfunction of one or more nerves. It is often called “peripheral neuropathy” because symptoms commonly manifest as numbness, weakness, tingling, and/or sometimes pain, which usually starts
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) – What Is It?
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is an immune disorder that manifests itself through abnormal blood clotting. The term "immune thrombocytopenia" is used more commonly to refer to this condition. ITP is caused by a low platelet count in the blood.
Intro to Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow cells that generally develops gradually. CLL is one of the most common types of cancer in adults. It usually occurs after adulthood, and its prevalence is rare
Polymyositis
Polymyositis is a rare, chronic type of muscle disease known as inflammatory myopathy. Polymyositis belongs to a category of myositis, which includes polymyositis and dermatomyositis, and it causes muscles to be irritated and inflamed.
Myositis
Myositis originates from two words: “myo,” meaning muscle, and “itis,” meaning inflammation. Thus, myositis refers to a group of diseases that cause inflammation of muscles. Myositis symptoms include pain, swelling, and overall weakness.
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypogammaglobulinemia is a disorder caused by low levels of serum immunoglobulins or antibodies. Immunoglobulins (IG) are the main components of immune response and can recognize antigens (foreign substances) to trigger an immune response and eliminate the infection. There are several
Stiff Person Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a rare autoimmune movement disorder that affects the central nervous system. It causes severe muscle stiffness, rigidity, and painful spasms in the trunk. Stiff person syndrome starts with the muscles in your trunk and abdomen.