Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic condition that causes swelling under the skin and lining of your gut and lungs. “Angio” means it affects your blood vessels. “Edema” means swelling. So ...

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Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic condition that causes the body to absorb too much dietary iron, usually in adulthood. Symptoms can include tiredness, weight loss, skin color changes, and more.

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a genetic disorder that causes episodes of extreme swelling (angioedema), commonly in the face, hands, feet, digestive tract, or upper airways. Symptoms may begin before ...

For a long time, deafness has often been misunderstood, fueling segregation against people who are deaf or hard of hearing. In some communities, it is still seen as a curse or divine punishment; in ...