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CONDITIONS WE CURRENTLY FUND
Learn more about each condition below
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a rare genetic connective tissue disorder with 13 different subtypes to date. Due to the prevalence of connective tissues throughout the body, EDS can affect many different organ systems including the gastrointestinal system, nervous system, integumentary system, cardiovascular system, and more.
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Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis (GP) is a rare condition that affects the gastrointestinal system by causing partial to complete paralysis of the stomach. GP, also known as delayed gastric emptying, causing symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and pain.
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Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that mainly affects the cardiovascular system but can also affect other systems such as the gastrointestinal system. POTS can cause extreme tachycardia upon standing, exercising, and sometimes without any postural change.
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Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a rare disorder that effects the immune system, but more specifically, mast cells. Mast cells are responsible for allergic reactions by producing histamine. MCAS occurs when the body’s mast cells constantly release histamine causing allergic reaction systems frequently.
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Vascular Compression Syndromes
There are many different types of Compression Syndromes that cause many different symptoms affecting the renal system, gastrointestinal system, and more. Many Compression Syndromes are known as vascular compressions some of which include conditions like MALS, SMAS, NCS, TOS, and MTS.
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a rare condition affecting the nervous system. CRPS is known as the most painful condition in existence as it causes constant burning, stabbing, relentless pain.