Rare Diseases

  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Rare Diseases

Is it a Rare Disease?

Need to know if a disease is rare? Find your answer here. Page also links to information and databases of rare diseases around the world.
Rare Diseases: Basic Information
Basic information about rare diseases and FAQs.
Why Is Getting A Rare Disease Diagnosis So Difficult?
Reasons why getting a diagnosis for a rare disease can be a difficult, long and frustrating process.
NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program
Information about the NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program, designed to provide answers for people with medical mysteries and unknown diseases.
My Symptoms Were A Mystery - Mystery Symptoms
Readers tell their stories of searching for a rare disease diagnosis, and mystery symptoms, and going without a diagnosis for a long time.
Waiting For a Diagnosis
Waiting for a diagnosis can be a difficult and emotional time. These are some of the feelings you may have while waiting for a rare disease diagnosis.
Waiting For A Diagnosis - I'm Still Waiting For A Diagnosis
People who are waiting for a rare disease diagnosis share their stories.
Finding Out Your Diagnosis
You may have a lot of different feelings when finding out your diagnosis, especially if it's a rare disease.

Explore Rare Diseases

About.com Special Features

Do I Have Allergies?

Are your symptoms merely irritating, or could they be a sign of allergies? More >

Preventing Headaches

The best way to treat a headache is to prevent it. Learn how. More >

Rare Diseases

  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Rare Diseases
  4. Is it a Rare Disease?

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.