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Graves' Disease is usually termed as a thyroid disorder which commonly enlarges the thyroid and causes over activity of the thyroid also known as hyperthyroidism. It causes weakening of muscles, disturbed sleep, massive irritability and sometimes increased heart rate.

Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia is a disorder also known as  lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma. It is a form of cancer that affects usually B cells a specific type of white blood cells in the blood. It grows and spreads slowly inside the body. It is a dangerous condition which if left untreated causes major complications.

Polycystic Kidney Disease is primarily a kidney disorder which causes the formation of cysts inside the kidneys or kidney. These are non-cancerous and appear as fluid filled sacs which can be taken out with the help of excessive water intake or herbal medications and sometimes a surgery is required if the size is larger.

Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder which is common on the smooth layer of the esophagus and lower esophageal sphincter. It causes incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter and increase in LES tone. It causes a lot of difficulty moving food down the esophagus therefore causing indigestion and loss of appetite.

Hydrocele is a disorder of the testicles in which fluid is filled in a thin walled sac near testicles. These are usually present at the time of birth. Commonly these hydrocele are seen in men but sometimes can affect little kids and young women. The area of attack in women is labia majora. It is not painful and usually seen as a soft swelling.

Inclusion Body Myositis is characterized as an inflammatory muscle disorder which further causes slow and progressive weakness of both distal and proximal muscles. It causes weakness in the arms and legs causing fatigue and inability to perform massive movements.