rare diseases
rare diseases are those conditions that affect a small percentage of the population. they are characterized by a wide diversity of disorders and symptoms, which vary not only from disease to disease but also from patient to patient suffering from the same disease.
due to their low prevalence, the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases can be challenging. many rare diseases are genetic, and thus are present throughout the person's entire life, even if symptoms do not immediately appear.
many rare diseases appear early in life, and about 30 per cent of children with a rare disease will die before reaching their fifth birthday.
treatment varies depending on the specific disease. in many cases, there is no cure, but symptoms can be managed with proper medical care and lifestyle adjustments.
