Carenity

Child Illnesses

Photo testimonial: KISS syndrome - from mother to son

5 Mar 2019

"No, I'm not crazy, cozy, weak or hypochondriac! My chronic migraines, scoliosis, orthopedic problems, stiffness, balance problems and chronic fatigue, it's not me, it's...

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Endometriosis
Women's health

Endometriosis destroys women

4 Mar 2019 • 3 comments

Louise shares how she dealt with endometriosis since being diagnosed. She talks honestly about the impact it has on relationships and life in general. She speaks about having strength and seeking out...

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World Rare Disease Day: definition, treatment, care and discussion

28 Feb 2019 • 5 comments

What is a rare disease? A rare disease is a disease that affects very few people: less than one in 2,000 in the European Union, less than one in 1,500 in the United States. Rare diseases affect 25...

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Back pain
Chronic pain
Disc discplacement
Disc hernia
Migraine
Sciatica
Tendonitis
Toothache
Torticollis

Relieve pain with hot or cold

26 Feb 2019 • 19 comments

Thanks to its relaxing effect, heat is very useful against muscle contractures or cramps. Cold is beneficial on a sprain or strain to avoid swelling of the joint. Have you ever heard of...

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Working life: what rights for reintegration do patients have?

22 Feb 2019 • 7 comments

We learn about the different rights and difficulties that patients with chronic illnesses experience when attempting to go back to...

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Vegan Aubergine Raita

22 Feb 2019 • 2 comments

In the kitchen: read the "Vegan Aubergine Raita" recipe quickly and reproduce it at home!

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Cigarettes VS e-cigarettes: an update on the consumption and pitfalls to avoid

20 Feb 2019 • 10 comments

The e-cigarette allows some patients to stop smoking but it becomes a dangerous addiction for others. Read our article to weigh the pros and cons of the electronic...

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Adult-onset proximal spinal muscular atrophy
autosomal dominant
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy type 1
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy type 2
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy type 3
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy type 4

A patient's struggle with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

18 Feb 2019 • 3 comments

Isabel shares her frustrations at how her life has been turned upside down since being diagnosed with Spinal Muscular...

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Love life in the face of illness: how to cope?

14 Feb 2019 • 23 comments

Today is Valentine's Day! This emblematic day, sometimes criticized for its commercial and marketing impact, undoubtedly evokes love. We organised a poll* to allow you to express your views on this...

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Abdominal adhesions
Achalasia
Acid reflux
Anal fistula
Atresia of small intestine
Barrett esophagus
Bile acid malabsorption
Biliary atresia
Bowel obstruction
Celiac disease
Cholecystitis
Chronic constipation
Chronic diarrhoea
Chronic gastritis
Clostridium difficile
Collagenous colitis
Colopathy
Cryptosporidiosis
Digestive tract
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Diverticulum
Duodenal atresia
Eosinophilic esophagitis
Esophageal atresia
Esophageal spasm
Esophagitis
Familial adenomatous polyposis
Fecal incontinence
Gallstones
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastrointestinal polyposis
Gastroparesis
Helicobacter pylori infection
Hereditary chronic pancreatitis
Hiatus hernia
Hirschsprung disease
Hyperplastic polyposis syndrome
Idiopathic achalasia
Ileostomy
Intussusception
Irritable bowel
Irritable bowel syndrome
Lewis-Sumner syndrome
Microscopic colitis
Obstructed Defecation Syndrome
Omphalocele
Pancreatitis
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
Primary biliary cholangitis
Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Radiation enteritis
Radiation proctitis
Rectal prolapse
Recurrent acute pancreatitis
Recurrent cholestasis
Sigmoid diverticulum
Stomach ulcer
Ulcerative colitis