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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory, immune-mediated disease affecting more than 1 million people in the US and 3 times more women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB). An MS diagnosis will transform your life, and we keep up with the latest medical advances so we can deliver cutting-edge treatments that help you live life to its fullest. ...
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We provide rapid and compassionate care during your loved one's most critical time. We specialize in essential care for brain and spinal cord injuries and illnesses. ...
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Neuromuscular disorders are a large group of conditions that interfere with your ability to control the muscles you need to walk, talk and eat. Neuromuscular disorders are complex conditions, but we’re here to keep you moving and help your muscles function at their best. ...
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The endocrine system is made of nerves and gland cells that make and send hormones throughout the body. Neuroendocrine and endocrine neoplasia occurs when those cells grow out of control and can lead to rare conditions, including the full range of hypothalamic, pituitary, adrenal and islet cell tumors. ...
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The pituitary gland is a small but mighty part of the endocrine system, responsible for creating harmony among hormones that influence how our bodies function. When you’re living with a hypothalamic, neuroendocrine, suprasellar or pituitary condition, you can turn to our specialists for answers and action. ...
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), consisting of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, can take a serious toll on your gastrointestinal tract from the moment food enters your body to when it leaves. So when you’re ready to live a life free from chronic inflammation, we’ll be ready to serve you an extra helping of relief. ...
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The endocrine system uses glands and organs to create powerful chemical messengers called hormones. These hormones carry signals that influence how the body functions, like metabolizing food for energy. Imbalanced hormones can lead to endocrine conditions, like diabetes, which disrupt your body's metabolic functions.   ...
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Tufts Medicine cares for people with a wide range of neurological conditions like migraines, brain infections, spinal cord injuries and neuromuscular disorders like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), to name a few. ...
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Amyloidosis is a group of plasma cell diseases where misfolded proteins form clusters that build up on your tissue and organs. These clusters, known as amyloids, can harm some of the body's most important organs like the heart, kidneys and liver, as well as nerves. ...
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Monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (MGRS) is a plasma cell disease where a person has an abnormal protein in their blood. This protein can cause kidney damage and lead to kidney failure when left untreated. ...
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Myeloma (also known as multiple myeloma) and amyloid light-chain (AL) amyloidosis are serious conditions caused by abnormal antibody-producing plasma cells found in the bone marrow where all blood cells are made. While myeloma (a blood cancer) and AL amyloidosis (a blood disease) can develop independently of one another, they’re sometimes diagnosed together. ...
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Multiple myeloma is a condition that affects plasma cells, a type of white blood cell. These plasma cells either produce too much abnormal protein and/or make too many copies of themselves. Although it isn’t curable yet, it is highly treatable. At Tufts Medicine, we offer the latest and most effective treatment options, including clinical trials. ...
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Allergies can come in many forms, from asthma to food allergies to insect stings and seasonal allergies — or even a combination of conditions. The good news is that our expert team can help you not only live but thrive with your allergies. ...
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Aortic diseases are a group of conditions that affect your aorta. As your body’s largest artery, the aorta carries blood away from your heart and pumps it throughout the rest of your body. These diseases can take different forms, with aortic aneurysms being the most common. ...
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Arrhythmia is a condition where the heart isn’t beating properly — either too fast, too slow, or irregularly. Electrophysiology studies the electrical properties and activities of your heart, allowing us to diagnose and treat your arrhythmia.  ...
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Dealing with hemorrhoids, abscesses, fistulas or fissures can be uncomfortable and painful. But the good news is that we can help you alleviate or even eliminate the problem. So don't suffer in silence, let us assist you in finding a solution that works for you. ...
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Back and neck pain can range from mild aches to severe discomfort that can impact your quality of life. At Tufts Medicine, we can help you find relief from back and neck pain with at-home remedies and teach you ways to prevent it in the future. ...
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If other weight loss methods have not been effective or your weight is affecting your health and daily life, bariatric surgery — also known as weight loss surgery — may be a safe and viable option. We will discuss this procedure openly and honestly with you and decide if it is the best choice for you.  ...
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Your well-being is important, and we're here to diagnose and treat your condition with empathy and compassion. Receiving a mental health diagnosis is the first step to improving the quality of your life. You can manage your symptoms like any chronic condition with the right treatment plan and support. ...
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Blood disorders, also known as hematologic disorders, affect 1 or more components of blood — plasma, platelets, red blood cells and white blood cells — by preventing blood from behaving as it should. We specialize in diagnosing, treating and developing new therapies for blood disorders like anemia, hemophilia and thrombotic diseases. ...