Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects the nervous system (Shafer, 2013). When a person has epilepsy they experience seizures, which are caused by disturbances in the electrical activity of the brain. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, the seizures in…
“Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a progressive, genetic illness that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time (About Cystic Fibrosis, n.d.).” People with CF produce a mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene affecting…
Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic, neurological disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS), which is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. It is thought to be an immune-mediated disorder, which is when the “immune system…
Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is defined as “a chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine, also called the colon, that affects the lining of the colon and causes small sores, or ulcers, to form (Overview of Ulcerative Colitis, 2021).” Ulcerative Colitisis…
“Lupus is a chronic (long-term) disease that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of your body. It’s an autoimmune disease, which means that your immune system — the body system that usually fights infections — attacks healthy tissue…
Depression, also known as major depressive disorder, is a mood disorder characterized by constant feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or lack of interest in life that lasts for weeks, months, or longer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…