4 Ailments You Probably Haven't Heard of (From Scalp Psoriasis to Wolman Disease)

If you think there are more – and worse – diseases threatening humankind today, you are not mistaken. Doctors and researchers uncover new illnesses and potential health issues every day. They also work hard in finding new and better solutions for these diseases as well as existing, known ones.

Some ailments are not discussed as frequently as the others, even though they are quite common.
That is why in this article, we are going to take a look at four ailments you probably haven’t heard of.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a form of inflammation that affects the skin. It is not contagious, but it can still cause discomfort; it can develop into a more serious health issue too. You can spot symptoms of psoriasis from the itchy and elevated skin the ailment produces.

Psoriasis is also a common cause for dry scalp. Dry scalp and other scalp issues caused by psoriasis can be treated with a specialized shampoo and regular treatments. While Psoriasis is an ailment that can be cured easily, it is considered a chronic skin disease and must be taken seriously.

Chagas Disease

Chagas disease is an illness that doesn’t get enough coverage today, even though it is considered very serious. In 2008, more than 10,000 people died of Chagas disease, and millions have been infected so far. There are even more than 200,000 US residents with this disease.

Chagas is a disease carried by kissing bugs that are now common in North America. Chagas is the name of the doctor that uncovered this disease over a century ago. Swelling and prolonged fever are the symptoms of this ailment.

Wolman Disease

Wolman disease has similar symptoms to Chagas, and the two often lead to heart problems as well as other more serious symptoms. In the case of Wolman disease, the problem lies in the absence of certain enzymes needed to break down fats in the body.

Wolman disease, when left untreated, can cause severe vomiting and swelling – especially around the stomach.

Brainerd Diarrhea

Brainerd diarrhea is a severe type of diarrhea that could last for up to a year. Those with Brainerd diarrhea can have more than 20 episodes of diarrhea a day, making Brainerd a serious health issue that can be incapacitating.

The name itself is taken from the name of a town in Minnesota where this illness was first discovered. Many cases have been reported, with the most recent ones being recorded in 2018.

These ailments may be unpopular, but they are very serious and require special handling. Now that you know about them and how to spot their symptoms, you can prepare for them better.

This is a guest blog entry.