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Your kidneys perform many vital functions, including removing waste, filtering blood and removing excess water and electrolytes. When these bean-shaped organs aren't working properly, it can impact your overall health and lead to serious complications. ...
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Did you know that Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder that you are born with? This condition primarily affects the kidneys and, in some cases, the liver, too. At Tufts Medicine, we understand that personalized treatment is key to living a healthy life. With our expert care, you can take control of your health and enjoy life to the fullest. ...
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A paraesophageal hernia occurs when a part of the stomach slips through a hole in the diaphragm and into the esophagus. We provide relief and treat paraesophageal hernias with minimally invasive surgical approaches. ...
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Your genetic makeup plays a crucial role in your overall well-being. It influences your health from the moment you are born, and can also impact any health conditions you might experience as you grow older and your children. ...
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Memory disorders slow down our ability to think, learn and remember. Although there is no cure for memory disorders like Alzheimer's disease, there are therapies that can manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. ...
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Movement disorders are neurological conditions caused by brain or spinal cord injury, underlying autoimmune diseases and genetic disorders. We use the latest and most promising therapies to help you manage your symptoms and regain control of your body. ...
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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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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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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. ...
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Bladder cancer affects the cells that make up the bladder, which is a softball-sized organ that stores urine. Bladder cancer shares common symptoms with other non-cancerous conditions, so it’s important to be in tune with your health and note any possible changes that could change its rhythm. ...
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Bone marrow and stem cell transplants offer the possibility of a cure for people diagnosed with complex cancer or a blood disorder. We’re proud to be home to several breakthroughs for transplants and will provide a comprehensive therapy plan developed exclusively for you. ...
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A trip to one of our Tufts Medicine hospitals doesn’t have to be stressful for you or your child. We have certified child life specialists that help support your entire family and minimize any anxiety you all might have. ...