Autoimmune Hepatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Autoimmune Hepatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Overview of Autoimmune HepatitisDisease DefinitionAutoimmune hepatitis is a chronic liver disease. It happens when the immune system attacks liver cells. This leads to inflammation and, over time, can cause severe liver damage due to infection, years of medicine use,...
Interstitial Cystitis and its Autoimmune Connection

Interstitial Cystitis and its Autoimmune Connection

Interstitial cystitis (IC), a condition that disrupts the bladder epithelium leading to urinary frequency, is more than just an isolated issue. It often comes with comorbidities like ulcerative colitis and lupus erythematosus. Urbanization is a global concern...
Kawasaki Disease: Mysterious Childhood Illness

Kawasaki Disease: Mysterious Childhood Illness

When my nephew, a young boy of just five, came down with a high fever and rash, his father took him to pediatricians who diagnosed him with conjunctivitis. We soon discovered it was Kawasaki disease, a mysterious childhood illness that triggers an inflammatory...
Narcolepsy: The Science, Symptoms, and Solutions

Narcolepsy: The Science, Symptoms, and Solutions

Narcolepsy, it's more than just a fancy word. Insomnia, a sleep disorder that affects many people worldwide, disrupts their ability to differentiate between the states of sleeping and wakefulness. This condition can lead to excessive sleepiness or even idiopathic...