rare diseases

Kwashiorkor is a type of malnutrition that occurs due to lack of protein in the diet, causing symptoms such as weight loss, changes and swelling in the feet and belly. Understand why this happens, what the symptoms are and how the treatment is done

The arachnoid cyst is a bag of liquid normally located in the brain, which can be congenital or acquired, causing symptoms such as severe headache, dizziness or difficulty walking. See other symptoms, main causes and treatment

Arnold-Chiari malformation is a rare genetic disorder that normally arises during fetal development, the symptoms of which can only be manifested in adulthood. Learn more about this syndrome, main symptoms and how treatment is done

Fetal dropsy is a rare condition where fluid accumulation occurs in different parts of the baby's body. Understand how this happens, how to identify and what forms of treatment are available

Xeroderma pigmentosum is a genetic disease characterized by the appearance of freckles and spots on the skin, in addition to a tendency to severe burns on the skin. Learn more about xeroderma pigmentosum, symptoms, cause and how treatment should be

Alcaptonuria is a rare disease that leads to the appearance of dark spots on the skin, cartilage stiffness and dark urine. Understand what alkaptonuria is, what the symptoms are and how the treatment should be

The treatment of short bowel syndrome is based on adapting food and nutritional supplements in order to compensate for the reduced absorption of vitamins and minerals that the missing portion of the intestine causes, so that the patient does not become malnourished.

Osteopetrosis is a rare genetic disease in which bones are more dense and brittle than normal due to changes in the functioning of cells that act in the process of bone formation and destruction. Understand better what is osteopetrosis, symptoms

Molar pregnancy, also called hydatidiform mole, is a rare condition that causes symptoms such as severe vomiting, vaginal bleeding and high blood pressure. See the most common symptoms, possible causes and how the treatment is done

The treatment for Ménière's disease consists of the use of drugs that reduce vertigo, physiotherapy and in more severe cases it may be necessary to resort to surgery. See all forms of treatment and how they work

Fatal familial insomnia is an extremely rare genetic disease that affects the brain and can cause chronic insomnia. Better understand this disorder and what symptoms it can cause

Dermatomyositis is a rare disease that causes the appearance of red spots on the skin and muscle pain. See other symptoms, understand how the diagnosis is made and how the treatment should be

Berardinelli-Seipe Syndrome is characterized by the lack of fatty tissues in the body, which starts to accumulate in the liver or muscles.

Pfeiffer's syndrome is a rare disease that occurs when the bones that form the head unite earlier than expected, leading to deformities in the baby's head, in addition to the union between the fingers of the hands and feet. See more about this syndrome and how

Rhabdomyolysis is a serious syndrome that causes the destruction of muscle fibers and can happen after a blow to a muscle in the body. Learn to recognize the symptoms of rhabdomyolysis and how treatment is done

West syndrome is a rare disease characterized by frequent epileptic seizures, being more common among boys. See other common symptoms and characteristics, the causes and how the treatment is done

Dwarfism is a condition that arises as a result of hormonal and genetic changes and has as a consequence the change in growth, so that the person has a maximum height below the average of the population of the same age and sex. Understand what

Know how to identify the symptoms of Behçet's Disease, a rare problem that causes inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body.

Gigantism, also known as acromegaly in adults, occurs when there is excessive production of growth hormone. See the signs

Kartagener syndrome is a genetic disease characterized by changes in the structural organization of the cilia that line the respiratory tract. See what are the symptoms of this syndrome and how to treat it.