This group of rare diseases involves the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues. Some forms can affect internal organs.
Disease
Rheumatoid arthritis
This ongoing condition can affect more than just the joints. It also can damage skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels.
Disease
Thoracic outlet syndrome
This group of conditions is caused by pressure on the blood vessels or nerves between the collarbone and rib. The pressure can cause pain and numbness.
Disease
Ulnar wrist pain
Ulnar wrist pain occurs on the side of your wrist opposite your thumb. The pain can become severe enough to prevent you from doing simple tasks.
Disease
Golfer's elbow
Golfers, tennis players and others who repeatedly use their wrists or clench their fingers can develop this painful condition.
Disease
Hamstring injury
Self-care measures, such as rest and ice, might be all that's needed for an injury to one of the hamstring muscles.
Disease
Muscular dystrophy
Find out about the various types of this condition, which affects muscles over time. Then learn about treatments to help with the symptoms.
Disease
Pneumothorax
A collapsed lung occurs when air leaks into the space between your lung and chest wall. This air pushes on the outside of your lung and makes it collapse.
Disease
Bronchitis
The lining of the tubes that carry air to and from your lungs is inflamed. Signs and symptoms include cough, mucus, fatigue and chest discomfort.
Disease
Neuroblastoma
Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of neuroblastoma, one of the most common cancers of childhood.
Disease
Kidney cancer
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for this type of cancer that begins in the kidney.
Disease
Carcinoid syndrome
Find out about skin flushing and other symptoms of this syndrome caused by a rare cancer called a carcinoid tumor.