Adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) is a rare, inherited disorder that affects the nervous system and the adrenal glands. It is caused by a mutation in the ABCD1 gene, which is responsible for producing a protein called ALDP. Symptoms of AMN include progr...

Adrenomyodystrophy (AMM) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the adrenal glands, muscles, and nervous system. It is a form of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD), a group of inherited disorders that affect the brain and nervous system. Sympt...

Adult acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening condition that occurs when fluid builds up in the lungs, preventing them from filling with enough oxygen. It is most commonly caused by severe infections, trauma, or other medi...

Adult familial nephronophthisis-spastic quadriparesia syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the kidneys and nervous system. It is characterized by progressive kidney failure, spasticity (stiffness and difficulty with movement) of the li...

Adult hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a type of cancer that starts in the cells of the liver. It is the most common type of primary liver cancer in adults. HCC is usually caused by long-term damage to the liver from conditions such as cirrhosis,...

Adult hypophosphatasia is a rare genetic disorder that affects the bones and teeth. It is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme alkaline phosphatase, which is responsible for breaking down certain proteins in the body. Symptoms of adult hypophospha...

Adult idiopathic neutropenia is a rare disorder characterized by a low level of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, in the blood. It is usually diagnosed in adults over the age of 30 and is not associated with any other underlying medical con...

Adult intestinal botulism is a rare form of botulism that occurs when a person ingests preformed botulinum toxin in contaminated food. It is caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which produces a toxin that can cause paralysis and even de...

Adult Krabbe disease is a rare, inherited disorder that affects the nervous system. It is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme galactocerebrosidase, which is responsible for breaking down certain fats in the body. Symptoms of Adult Krabbe disease ...

Adult Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (ANCL) is a rare, progressive, neurological disorder that affects adults. It is caused by a genetic mutation that leads to the accumulation of lipopigments in the brain and other organs. Symptoms of ANCL includ...

Adult Onset Still’s Disease (AOSD) is a rare form of inflammatory arthritis that affects adults. It is characterized by high fever, joint pain and swelling, and a salmon-pink rash. Other symptoms may include fatigue, enlarged lymph nodes, and an...

Adult Optic Neuritis is a condition that affects the optic nerve, which is the nerve that carries visual information from the eye to the brain. It is characterized by inflammation of the optic nerve, which can cause vision loss, blurred vision, an...

Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease (APBD) is a rare, progressive neurological disorder that affects the central nervous system. It is characterized by the accumulation of polyglucosan bodies in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Symptoms ...

Adult strabismus is a condition in which the eyes do not align properly. It is a common condition that affects adults, and it can cause double vision, difficulty with depth perception, and difficulty with reading. It can also cause social and psyc...

ADULT syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a combination of features including Aortic coarctation, Deafness, Urethral obstruction, Lipid abnormalities, and Thoracic aortic aneurysm. It is caused by a mutation in the GATA4 gene. Sym...

Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL) is a rare type of cancer that affects the white blood cells known as T-cells. It is caused by a virus called human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1). ATLL is most common in Japan, the Caribbean, and parts ...

Understanding the key reason of adult-onset asthma and identifying unique phenotypes may hel...