Table of Contents 1. What Is Polymyositis? Polymyositis is a rare inflammatory disease that causes muscle weakness due to chronic muscle inflammation. It primarily affects proximal muscles (shoulders, hips, and […]
Table of Contents 1. What Is Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease-CMT? Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease-CMT is a hereditary neurological disorder that damages peripheral nerves, leading to muscle weakness, foot deformities, and sensory loss. Named after […]
Table of Contents 1. What Are Muscular Dystrophies? Muscular Dystrophies are a group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. These conditions are caused by mutations in […]
Table of Contents 1. What Is Spinal Muscular Atrophy-SMA? Spinal Muscular Atrophy-SMA is a genetic disorder caused by the loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord, leading to progressive […]
1. What Is Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome-LEMS? Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome-LEMS is a rare autoimmune disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCC) at neuromuscular junctions. These channels are critical for […]
Table of Contents 1. What Is Myasthenia Gravis? Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the neuromuscular junction, disrupting communication between nerves and muscles. […]
Table of Contents 1. What Is Guillain-Barré Syndrome-GBS? Guillain-Barré Syndrome-GBS is a rare autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath of peripheral nerves, causing rapid muscle weakness, […]
Table of Contents 1. What Is Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy-CIDP? Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy-CIDP is a rare autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath of peripheral nerves, […]
Table of Contents 1. What Is Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis-ADEM? Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis-ADEM is a rare autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath—the protective covering of nerves in the brain […]
Table of Contents 1. What Is Neuromyelitis optica-NMO / Devic’s disease? Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO), or Devic’s disease, is a rare autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the optic nerves […]
