Condition Library

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory lung disease causing airways to narrow and swell, making breathing difficult. It affects over 25 million Americans and ranges from mild to life-threatening, with symptoms that fluctuate based on triggers and seasons.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition causing widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep difficulties, and cognitive problems known as 'fibro fog.' It affects an estimated 4 million US adults and is significantly underdiagnosed, particularly in women.

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a complex, disabling illness characterized by profound fatigue, post-exertional malaise, and cognitive impairment. It is one of the most misunderstood and dismissed conditions in medicine, yet can leave patients bedbound for years.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy tissue throughout the body. It disproportionately affects women of color and can involve virtually any organ system, following an unpredictable pattern of flares and remissions.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited connective tissue disorders affecting collagen. It causes joint hypermobility, skin fragility, and widespread pain, and frequently goes undiagnosed for a decade or more — often dismissed as exaggeration.

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a form of dysautonomia — a malfunction of the autonomic nervous system — characterized by an excessive heart rate increase upon standing, causing dizziness, near-fainting, and profound fatigue.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system damages the myelin sheath protecting nerve fibers. Symptoms depend on which nerves are affected and the disease follows relapsing-remitting or progressive courses.

Bipolar Disorder is a mood disorder characterized by episodes of mania or hypomania alternating with depression. It affects about 2.8% of US adults and is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide — yet with proper treatment, people live full and meaningful lives.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is characterized by emotional instability, intense interpersonal relationships, identity disturbance, and impulsive behaviors. It is one of the most stigmatized conditions even in clinical settings, yet it is highly treatable.

Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness affecting about 1% of the world's population, characterized by psychosis, disorganized thinking, and negative symptoms. With proper treatment and support, many people live meaningful, connected lives in their communities.

Major Depressive Disorder affects 280 million people globally — one of the most common and burdensome conditions on earth. It goes beyond sadness to encompass persistent low mood, loss of interest, and physical symptoms that significantly impair daily functioning.

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions, affecting over 40 million US adults. They include generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and phobias — all characterized by excessive worry that the nervous system cannot shut off.

Diabetes involves dysregulation of blood glucose. Type 1 is autoimmune; Type 2 involves insulin resistance. Both require lifelong management and carry serious complications if poorly controlled — and both carry a hidden burden of emotional and cognitive labor that medicine often ignores.

Peripheral neuropathy involves damage to the peripheral nerves, causing weakness, numbness, and pain typically in the hands and feet. It can result from diabetes, chemotherapy, autoimmune disease, or have no identifiable cause.

Tremors are involuntary rhythmic muscle contractions producing shaking movements. Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder; tremors also occur in Parkinson's disease, MS, and as side effects of medications.

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures — sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain. Over 3.4 million Americans live with epilepsy. Many achieve good seizure control with medication; others face ongoing daily uncertainty.