15. RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the joints. It commonly affects the hands, wrists, and feet, but can involve other organs as well. The…
16. OSTEOARTHRITIS
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic joint disorder caused by the gradual breakdown of cartilage—the protective tissue at the ends of bones. It is the most common type of arthritis and…
17. GOUT
Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis caused by high uric acid levels in the blood (hyperuricemia). When uric acid crystals deposit in joints, they trigger sudden, painful attacks of…
18. SPONDYLITIS
Spondylitis refers to inflammation of the vertebrae, most commonly seen in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), a chronic inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine and sacroiliac joints. Over time, the inflammation can lead…
19. SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues. It can affect multiple organs such as the skin, joints, kidneys,…
20. ACUTE RENAL FAILURE
Acute Renal Failure (ARF), also known as Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), is a sudden and rapid decline in kidney function. The kidneys are unable to filter waste, maintain fluid balance,…
21. CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE
Chronic Renal Failure, also known as Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), is a long-term and progressive loss of kidney function. Over months or years, the kidneys lose their ability to filter…