Celiac disease is a genetic, autoimmune disease where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine (What is celiac disease, 2015). When a person has celiac disease the immune system views gluten as a threat and begins…
“Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication (What is Autism, n.d.).” The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Edition 5 (DSM-5) defines Autism Spectrum Disorder as…
Addison’s Disease is a rare adrenal gland disorder in which your body does not produce enough of essential hormones, cortisol and aldosterone, and the adrenal glands themselves stop working (primary adrenal insufficiency) (What is Addison’s Disease, n.d.). Cortisol helps the…
“Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a rare, autoimmune disorder in which the immune system damages the nerves, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis (CDC, 2019).” This disorder is characterized by the rapid onset of numbness, weakness, and often paralysis of the legs, arms, breathing muscles, and…
Behcet’s (beh-CHETS) disease, also called Behcet’s syndrome, is a rare autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the blood vessels throughout the body (Behcet’s disease, 2019). An autoimmune disease is a condition in which the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells….
A stroke (brain attack) occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. When this happens, parts of the brain become damaged or die. A stroke can cause lasting…