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...
Blue Baby Syndrome: Causes, Signs, and Prevention
Blue baby syndrome, also referred to as infant methemoglobinemia (when caused by nitrate exposure), is a rare condition characterized by a bluish or purplish...
Orthostatic Hypotension: What You Need to Know
Postural hypotension or orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a condition in which patients feel dizzy (or faint) when standing up from a sitting or supine...
