How to accept your chronic condition diagnosis? Carenity members have shared their thoughts

Nov 29, 2022 • 1 Like • 2 comments

The announcement of the diagnosis of a chronic disease can be overwhelming. Having a chronic condition means that your life will never be the same again. Once the diagnosis is made, people's...

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Vaccination of patients affected by TTP (Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura)

Nov 27, 2022

TTP (Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura) is a rare haematological condition characterised, among other things, by a reduced number of platelets in the blood. Living with TTP requires a close...

Depression

What is empty nest syndrome?

Nov 24, 2022 • 1 Like • 9 comments

Empty nest syndrome is a feeling of grief and loneliness experienced by parents whose children have left their family home. Who is affected by empty nest syndrome? How does it manifest itself? How...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

SIBO (bowel disorder): everything there is to know!

Nov 21, 2022

SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) is a little-known condition, mainly characterized by flatulence. SIBO can have a considerable impact on the life of those who suffer from it. So what are...

Epilepsy

8 myths and misconceptions about epilepsy

Nov 17, 2022 • 1 Like

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease characterized by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which results in epileptic seizures. There are different types of seizures, which is why there...

Gynecology Diseases

What is adenomyosis?

Nov 11, 2022

Adenomyosis is often confused with endometriosis which is much more well-known.Adenomyosis is a benign gynecological condition which does not compromise a woman's vital prognosis. However, it can be...

Graves-Basedow disease
Hashimoto thyroiditis
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Thyroid dysfunction

Hyperthyroidism vs hypothyroidism: everything there is to know!

Nov 7, 2022

Thyroid disease occurs when the thyroid gland at the base of the neck produces too much or not enough of the hormone thyroxine. There are several types of this condition, including hypothyroidism and...

Lyme disease

Lyme Disease: Everything you need to know!

Nov 4, 2022 • 1 Like

Lyme Disease is one ‘bullseye’ you want to avoid. This bacterial infection starts slowly but has the potential to wreak havoc if not taken appropriately care of.  But what is this disease? How does...

Medicines that are at risk of misuse and dependence

Oct 8, 2022 • 10 Likes • 1 comment

Medication is an invaluable part of many people’s lives to remove illnesses and get healthier. These drugs have the capability to influence a person's immunity system positively and sometimes in...

Neurodegenerative diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases: what are they, and what are their first signs?

Oct 3, 2022 • 1 Like

Neurological diseases are chronic conditions that affect the nervous system, i.e. the brain, the spinal cord, the nerves and the sensory organs. These diseases are numerous, quite common, and become...

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) : how is it treated?

Sep 29, 2022

Red or purple patches on the skin, bleeding, headaches, flu, etc. Purpura represents a multitude of mini-bleedings under the skin due to the passage of red blood cells into the dermis, and can be...

Fibromyalgia

How does fibromyalgia affect the eyes?

Sep 22, 2022 • 2 Likes

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease that causes severely disabling muscle pain. The nature of this pain is not known and it is accompanied by other symptoms: severe fatigue, memory and concentration...