I-cell disease, or Inclusion-cell disease, is an extremely rare inherited metabolic disorder characterized by coarse facial features, skeletal afflictions and developmental delays. I-cell disease is also known as: GNPTA, Inclusion Cell Disease, Leroy Disease, ML Disorder, Type II, ML II, Mucolipidosis II, or N-Acetylglucosamine-1-Phosphotransferase Deficiency. If this disorder has touched your life, this book gives you the information you need to know about causes and treatment options.

Updated and revised edition of the concise guide to leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is a relatively rare bacterial illness that affects animals (particularly rats, mice, moles, birds, amphibians and reptiles) and humans. At least five variations in the bacteria exist in the U.S: Icterohaemorrhagiae, Canicola, Pomona, Grippotyphosa, and Bratislava. Other variants worldwide include Valbuzzi and Leptospira interrogaris sensu stricto. It leads to a variety of symptoms, while a few people could have no symptoms at all. If you or a loved one has contracted leptospirosis, this must-have book gives you all you need to know about the disease and its cures.

Updated and revised second edition of the concise guide to burning mouth symdrome. Burning mouth syndrome - also known as burning tongue or orodynia -- is a condition where you feel a burning sensation in your mouth. This pain can affect many parts of your mouth like the lips, tongue and gums. It may cause pain in the roof of your mouth or its walls. In some cases, it may even affect your throat. If you or a loved on is suffering from this condition, this book outlines the causes and treatment options to help you on the road to recovery.

IgA nephropathy is a chronic kidney illness that sometimes first appears during puberty and in young adults, affecting three times as many men as women. It is also known as IgAN, Berger's disease, synpharyngitic glomerulonephritis and IgA nephritis. The disease is a form of glomerulonephritis - a condition where the kidneys' glomeruli become inflamed. It typically follows an upper respiratory infection or a gastrointestinal infection. The disease is the most common type of glomerulonephritis. If you or a loved one is suffering from IgA nephropathy, this concise book outlines the facts of the disease and provides an indispensable reference for treatment options.

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) is a condition in which a person suffers from severe attacks of nausea and vomiting. CVS was first noted by Samuel Gee in 1982. Although a long time has passed, doctors are still unable to determine what causes CVS. Adults and children are equally vulnerable to this condition -- which is periodic. However, treatments are available for CVS sufferers. This book outlines the causes for CVS, tests to diagnose the condition and treatment options.

Aarskog-Scott syndrome is an inherited illness that primarily affects males. It occurs for one in one million births. However, mild forms of the disorder do exist and may go unrecognized. The disorder is identified by stunted growth along with facial, genital and skeletal abnormalities. Aarskog-Scott syndrome (AAS) is also called: Aarskog disease. Aarskog-Scott Syndrome. AAS. Faciodigitogenital Syndrome. Faciogenital Dysplasia. FGDY. Scott Aarskog syndrome. If your loved one is suffering from this disorder, this guide contains invaluable information about the genetic causes of Aarskog along with a wealth of contact information and resources for further reading.

Leptospirosis is a relatively rare bacterial illness that affects animals (particularly rats, mice, moles, birds, amphibians and reptiles) and humans. At least five variations in the bacteria exist in the U.S: Icterohaemorrhagiae, Canicola, Pomona, Grippotyphosa, and Bratislava. Other variants worldwide include Valbuzzi and Leptospira interrogaris sensu stricto. It leads to a variety of symptoms, while a few people could have no symptoms at all. If you or a loved one has contracted leptospirosis, this must-have book gives you all you need to know about the disease and its cures.

Burning mouth syndrome - also known as burning tongue or orodynia -- is a condition where you feel a burning sensation in your mouth. This pain can affect many parts of your mouth like the lips, tongue and gums. It may cause pain in the roof of your mouth or its walls. In some cases, it may even affect your throat. If you or a loved on is suffering from this condition, this book outlines the causes and treatment options to help you on the road to recovery.