Alport is a genetic condition that causes damage to kidneys, develops hearing loss, and compromises vision. The Alport syndrome affects the collagen type IV found in the cleaning units of the kidney, inner ear, and eyes, limiting their function.

A food allergy is when the immune system mistakes a harmless food item for something that could make you sick. In such cases, your body responds harshly to protect you.

Asthma is associated with the respiratory system. It occurs when the airways become narrow and swell, causing mucus formation. These factors, combined, make breathing difficult, triggering coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

The abdominal cavity comprises the female reproductive organs, kidneys and adrenal glands, liver, pancreas, spleen, and digestive system. We need these organs to survive and stay healthy. But sometimes, the cavity is affected by abdominal adhesions, groups of scar tissue that develop between abdominal organs, primarily the small intestine.

Amblyopia or commonly known as lazy eyes, is a visual disorder that could develop right from infancy. The child’s vision is affected because there is reduced coordination between the brain’s visual processing function and the eye.

An aneurysm is characterized by an abnormal swelling in the wall of a blood vessel. It usually occurs when the pressure of the blood passing through forces a weakened part of a blood vessel to bulge outwards like a balloon.

Scar tissue refers to the thick, fibrous tissues that form over healthy tissues that have been damaged. They are a natural part of the healing process. Most scars form when a deep wound is repaired, but they can also develop due to diseases, skin conditions, acne, or other procedures.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (commonly known as ALS syndrome and Lou Gehrig’s disease) is a progressive disorder that affects the nerves in the brain and spinal cord, leading to loss of muscle control.