Circulatory System

Venous Insufficiency: Causes, Signs, and Care Guide

Venous insufficiency occurs due to impaired venous return from the lower extremities. It can be caused by valvular dysfunction, obstruction, or both. The condition...

Churg-Strauss Syndrome: Understanding This Rare Disease

Churg-Strauss Syndrome (Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis) is a rare but serious multisystem vasculitis characterized by inflammation of small- and medium-sized arteries. It is most...

Hemophilia: Understanding the Rare Bleeding Disorder

Hemophilia is a rare, inherited bleeding disorder where the blood doesn't clot properly due to the absence or low levels of specific clotting factors....

Erythroblastosis Fetalis: When Immunity Turns Against the Fetus

Erythroblastosis Fetalis, also known as hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN), is a largely preventable condition. It’s a serious and potentially life-threatening...

Angioedema: What Triggers Swelling and How to Manage It

Angioedema is a condition where fluid builds up deep under your skin or inside your body, which results in sudden swelling. When angioedema involves...

Lupus Vasculitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

Lupus vasculitis is an inflammatory complication of systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE. It occurs when your body’s immune system mistakenly causes inflammation in your...