Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener’s)

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Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener's) Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), formerly called Wegener’s granulomatosis, is a rare blood vessel disease. It’s a type of vasculitis, or inflammation of the blood vessels, specifically…

Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis

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Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis (GIO) is a condition in which people who take medicines called glucocorticoids develop osteoporosis, which means weakening of the bones. Treatment with glucocorticoids for inflammatory arthritis or…

Giant Cell Arteritis

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Giant Cell Arteritis Giant cell arteritis causes inflammation of certain arteries, especially those near the temples. The most common symptoms of giant cell arteritis are head pain and tenderness — often…

Fibromyalgia

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Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain. It affects 2-4% of people, usually women. People who have other rheumatic diseases are at higher risk of having fibromyalgia.…

Familial Mediterranean Fever

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Familial Mediterranean Fever Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is a non-infectious genetic disorder manifested by episodic fevers typically accompanied by pain in the abdomen, joints, or chest. FMF is caused by…

Dermatomyositis (Juvenile)

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Dermatomyositis (Juvenile) Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a disease in which a child’s immune system primarily attacks the skin and muscles or blood vessels. The cause of JDM remains unknown to…