ACTH Deficiency

Arises as a result of decreased or absent production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) by the pituitary gland. A decline in the concentration of ACTH in the blood leads to a reduction in the secretion of adrenal hormones, resulting in adrenal insufficiency (hypoadrenalism). Learn more.

Cervical Instability

An orthopedic condition characterized in part by hypermobility of the cervical vertebrae. In patients with cervical instability, these neck vertebrae are able to move beyond their normal range of motion due to ligaments that have become loose or overly stretched out.
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CSF Leak

A cerebrospinal fluid leak (CSF) is when you're leaking the fluid that surrounds your brain and spinal cord. CSF is vital to how your brain and spinal cord work, protecting and cushioning them from outside forces. CSF leaks can often cause severe symptoms. Learn more.

Diverticulitis

Occurs when small, bulging pouches (diverticula) develop in your digestive tract. When one or more of these pouches become inflamed or infected, the condition is called diverticulitis. Learn more.

Dysautonomia

A disorder of autonomic nervous system (ANS) function. The ANS is charge of involuntary functions—things that happen without thinking—like breathing. Dysautonomia usually involves failure of the sympathetic and parasympathetic parts of the ANS. Learn more.

Dystonia

A neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary (unintended) muscle contractions that cause slow repetitive movements or abnormal postures that can sometimes be painful. Learn more.

Epstein Barr Virus

Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV, is one of the most common human viruses in the world. It spreads primarily through saliva. EBV can cause infectious mononucleosis, also called mono, and other illnesses.
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

A group of rare inherited conditions that affect connective tissues which provide support in skin, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, internal organs and bones. Some symptoms include an increased range of joint hypermobility, stretchy skin that is fragile and breaks and bruises easily, joints that dislocate easily, digestive problems, dizziness, problems with internal organs, and more. Learn more.

Empty Sella Syndrome

A condition in which the pituitary gland shrinks or becomes flattened. The pituitary is a gland attached to the base of the brain. The pituitary secretes hormones that regulate the body's balance of many hormones controlling growth, development, and metabolism of the body. Learn more.

Growth Hormone Deficiency

Growth hormone plays a role in healthy muscle, how our bodies collect fat (especially around the stomach area), the ratio of high density to low density lipoproteins in our cholesterol levels and bone density. In addition, growth hormone is needed for normal brain function. A person who has too little adult growth hormone will have symptoms that include a higher level of body fat, especially around the waist, anxiety and depression, decreased sexual function and interest, fatigue, feelings of being isolated from other people, greater sensitivity to heat and cold, less muscle (lean body mass), less strength, stamina and ability to exercise without taking a rest, reduced bone density and a tendency to have more bone fractures as they get older, changes in the make up of the blood cholesterol. Learn more.

High blood pressure

A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. Learn more.

Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal Axis Dysfunction

Failure to “turn off” the system resulting in hyper arousal (anxiety). After periods of chronic and repeated stress, the system “burns out” and fails to respond to signals to release cortisol. The body is not able to properly regulate stress and energy levels, which can manifest in symptoms such as fatigue, suppressed immune system, depression, and anxiety. Learn more.

Hypopituitarism

A rare condition in which there’s a lack (deficiency) of one, multiple or all of the hormones made by your pituitary gland. Hormones are chemicals that coordinate different functions in your body by carrying messages through your blood to your organs, muscles and other tissues. These signals tell your body what to do and when to do it. Learn more.

Hypothyroidism, Central

Thyroid hormone deficiency due to a disorder of the pituitary, hypothalamus, or hypothalamic-pituitary portal circulation, resulting in diminished thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), or both. Learn more.

Low blood pressure

Can cause fainting or dizziness because the brain doesn't receive enough blood. Learn more.

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

A condition that causes mast cells to release an inappropriate amount of chemicals into your body which causes allergy symptoms and a wide range of other symptoms. The patient experiences repeated episodes of the symptoms of anaphylaxis – allergic symptoms such as hives, swelling, low blood pressure, difficulty breathing and severe diarrhea, heart related symptoms: rapid pulse (tachycardia), low blood pressure (hypotension) and passing out (syncope), skin related symptoms: itching (pruritus), hives (urticaria), swelling (angioedema) and skin turning red (flushing), lung related symptoms: wheezing, shortness of breath and harsh noise when breathing (stridor) that occurs with throat swelling, and gastrointestinal tract symptoms: diarrhea, nausea with vomiting and crampy abdominal pain.
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MTHFR Gene Mutation, homogeneous a1298c

The MTHFR gene provides instructions for your body to make the MTHFR protein, which helps your body process folate. Your body needs folate to make DNA and modify proteins. Learn more.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

A condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens, male sex hormones that are usually present in women in small amounts. The name polycystic ovary syndrome describes the numerous small cysts (fluid-filled sacs) that form in the ovaries.
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Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

Symptoms related to the reduced blood volume that occurs when standing up. Symptoms include lightheadedness, fainting, and rapid heartbeat, which are relieved by lying down again. Learn more.

Reynaud’s Syndrome

Smaller arteries that supply blood to the skin constrict excessively in response to cold, limiting blood supply to the fingers, toes, ears, and tip of the nose which feel numb and cool in response to cold temperatures or stress. It's often accompanied by changes in the color of the skin. Learn more.

Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency

Occurs when the pituitary gland doesn't make enough of the hormone ACTH. The adrenal glands then don't make enough cortisol. Symptoms may include extreme fatigue, weight loss and loss of appetite, areas of darkened skin, low blood pressure, even fainting, salt craving, low blood sugar, also called hypoglycemia, nausea, diarrhea or vomiting, abdominal pain, muscle and joint pain, irritability, depression, and body hair loss or sexual issues in some people. Learn more.

Secondary Infertility

Secondary infertility is when you’re unable to get pregnant or carry a pregnancy to term after previously giving birth.
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Sheehan’s Syndrome

Sheehan syndrome is a rare condition involving injury to your pituitary gland following extreme blood loss during childbirth. Learn more.