Diseases Archives - Page 3 of 64

Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (ISS; idiopathic laryngotracheal stenosis; ILTS;…

Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (ISS) is narrowing of the upper airway from inflammation and scar tissue, due to an unknown cause.

Spasmodic dysphonia (laryngeal dystonia)

Spasmodic dysphonia, also called laryngeal dystonia, is a rare movement disorder that causes the vocal cords to involuntarily spasm. It affects speech.

Cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis)

Dystonia is a movement disorder characterised by involuntary, repetitive and sustained movements and postures. Cervical dystonia (CD) describes dystonia that specifically occurs in the neck muscles, and is the most common focal dystonia.

Post-stroke upper limb spasticity

Damage caused to the motor pathway in the brain as a consequence of a stroke can lead to spasticity, a movement disorder characterised by muscle overactivity which significantly impedes physical movements.

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Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is the absence or diminished feelings of sexual interest, desire, sexual thoughts, fantasies or motivations for attempting to become sexually aroused beyond normal lessening with age and relationship duration.

Macular degeneration

Macular degeneration is a condition affecting the nerves in the central portion of the eye's retina, which is known as the macular.

Cataracts

Cataracts are the process by which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque. They are the leading cause of blindness and visual loss globally.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs)

Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) are cancers that arise from cells within the gastrointestinal tract. The most common location for a GIST to develop is the stomach.

Oral mucositis (OM)

Oral mucositis refers to an inflammatory, erosive, and/or ulcerative process inside the mouth, which is usually caused by radiation or chemotherapy.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma refers to a group of disorders affecting the eyes and is a leading cause of blindness. These disorders are characterised by increased pressure within the eye that causes damage to the eye tissues and the optic nerve.