Master List of awareness ribbon causes letter R. Each cause (below) has an associated color or pattern and a corresponding link to our awareness pins.
ALL CAUSES BEGINNING WITH THE LETTER R:
RABIES AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Rabies
Rabies is also known as:
• Hydrophobia
• Lyssa
What is Rabies?
Rabies is an infectious disease that can affect all species of warm-blooded animals, including man. This disorder is transmitted by the saliva of an infected animal and is caused by the virus, Neurotropic lyssavirus, that affects the salivary glands and the central nervous system. The symptoms may lead to serious complications if the virus is not treated immediately.
CATEGORIES
• Viral Infections
Cause Classification: Medical
RABIES (CATS AND DOGS) AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Animal Paw Prints Awareness Ribbons for Rabies (Cats and Dogs)
Rabies is a viral disease that affects the brain and spinal cord of all mammals, including cats, dogs and humans. This preventable disease has been reported in every state except Hawaii. Once symptoms appear, rabies is often fatal. Rabies continues to be a serious threat to the health of people and animals. Every year, about forty thousand people receive a rabies prevention treatment called Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) because they had contact with a potentially rabid animal. More than ninety percent of all rabid animals reported to CDC each year occur in wildlife.
The animals that get rabies the most are raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats. However, most people in the United States get PEP due to close contact with domestic animals such as cats or dogs.
RABSON MENDENHALL SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Rabson Mendenhall Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Rabson Mendenhall Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome is also known as:
• Mendenhall Syndrome
What is Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome?
Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder characterized by severe insulin resistance. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, regulates blood sugar levels by promoting the movement of glucose into cells for energy production or into the liver and fat cells for storage.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Endocrine Diseases
• Skin Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RACIAL TOLERANCE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
RADIATION INDUCED CANCER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Radiation Induced Cancer
Radiation Sickness is also known as:
• Radiation Disease
• Radiation Effects
• Radiation Illness
• Radiation Injuries
• Radiation Reaction
• Radiation Syndrome
Subdivisions of Radiation Sickness
• Acute Radiation Sickness
• Delayed Radiation Sickness
What is Radiation Sickness?
Radiation sickness describes the harmful effects - acute, delayed, or chronic - produced by exposure to ionizing radiation.
CATEGORIES
• Rare Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
RADIATION SICKNESS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
RAMSAY HUNT SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (RHS) is also known as:
• RHS
What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (RHS)?
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (RHS) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by paralysis of the facial nerve and a rash affecting the ear or mouth. Ear abnormalities such as ringing in the ears and hearing loss may also be present. Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox in children and shingles (herpes zoster) in adults. In cases of Ramsay Hunt syndrome, previously inactive varicella-zoster virus is reactivated and spreads to affect the facial nerve.
CATEGORIES
• Nervous System Diseases
• Viral infections
Cause Classification: Medical
RAPE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
RAPID ONSET OBESITY WITH HYPOTHALAMIC DYSFUNCTION, HYPOVENTILATION, AND AUTONOMIC DYSREGULATION AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Rapid-Onset Obesity with Hypothalamic Dysfunction, Hypoventilation, and Autonomic Dysregulation is also known as:
• ROHHADNET
What is Rapid-Onset Obesity with Hypothalamic Dysfunction, Hypoventilation, and Autonomic Dysregulation (ROHHAD)?
Rapid-Onset Obesity with Hypothalamic Dysfunction, Hypoventilation, and Autonomic Dysregulation (ROHHAD) is a rare disorder of respiratory control and autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulation, with endocrine system abnormalities. ROHHAD presents after 1.5 years of age, in otherwise healthy children. The rapid-onset weight gain (often 30 pounds in 6-12 months) is typically the herald of the disease and the harbinger of the later features of the ROHHAD phenotype. The acronym ROHHAD describes the typical sequence of symptoms experienced by most children with ROHHAD, in the order of their appearance. The clinical features of ROHHAD seem to “unfold” with advancing age in each child.
CATEGORIES
• Endocrine Diseases
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RARE CANCERS OF CHILDHOOD AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
RARE DISEASES / RARE DISORDERS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
RASMUSSEN ENCEPHALITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Rasmussen Encephalitis
Rasmussen Encephalitis is also known as:
• Chronic Encephalitis and Epilepsy
• Chronic Localized (focal) Encephalitis
• Epilepsy, Hemiplegia and Intellectual Disabilities
• Rasmussen Syndrome (RE)
What is Rasmussen Encephalitis?
Rasmussen Encephalitis, sometimes referred to as Rasmussen Syndrome, is a rare disorder of the central nervous system characterized by chronic progressive inflammation (encephalitis) of one cerebral hemisphere. As a result, the individual usually experiences frequent episodes of uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain that cause epileptic seizures, and progressive cerebral destruction. With time, further symptoms may include progressive weakness of one side of the body, language problems and intellectual disabilities.
CATEGORIES
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RAYNAUD'S PHENOMENON AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Purple, Red and White Awareness Ribbons for Raynaud's Phenomenon
What is Raynaud's Phenomenon (RP)?
Raynaud’s Phenomenon (RP) results when there is a decrease in blood flow to the fingers and toes when someone is exposed to cold weather or stress. The fingers or toes typically change colors including white, blue and red. This can be associated with a “pins and needles” sensation or discomfort. These symptoms occur intermittently, and are known as “episodes” or “attacks”, and tend to resolve on their own.
There are two types of Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which are referred to as “primary” and “secondary”. Primary Raynaud’s typically affects women under the age of 30. While symptoms can be uncomfortable, there is no danger of damage to the body. Primary Raynaud’s occurs in people who do not have another rheumatic disease. Secondary Raynaud’s is “secondary” to another condition. These conditions are numerous and can include several autoimmune conditions. The most common rheumatic diseases associated with Raynaud’s include Scleroderma and Lupus, but can include others such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammatory Myositis, and Sjögren’s Syndrome.
CATEGORIES
• Autoinflammatory Diseases
• Skin Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
REACTIVE ARTHRITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Awareness Ribbons for Reactive Arthritis
Reactive Arthritis is also known as:
• Fiessinger-Leroy Disease
• Reiter's Syndrome
What is Reactive Arthritis?
Reactive Arthritis is a general term for a form of joint inflammation (arthritis) that develops as a "reaction" to an infection in another area of the body. In reactive arthritis, the large joints of the lower limbs and the sacroiliac joints are most often affected. Two other common symptoms of reactive arthritis are inflammation of the urinary tract and inflammation of the membrane that lines the eyelids. These three characteristic symptoms may occur separately, all at once or not at all. Reactive arthritis belongs to a group of related disorders known as the Spondyloarthritidies. These disorders are linked by the association of similar symptoms and a specific genetic marker called HLA-B27.
CATEGORIES
• Musculoskeletal Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
REACTIVE ATTACHMENT DISORDER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Lime Green Awareness Ribbons for Reactive Attachment Disorder
RECESSIVE MULTIPLE EPIPHYSEAL DYSPLASIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Recessive Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia - Listed by Global Genes®
Recessive Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Recessive Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia (rMED) is also known as:
• EDM4
• MED4
• Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia Type 4
• Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia with Clubfoot
• rMED
What is Recessive Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia (rMED)?
Recessive Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia (rMED) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormal skeletal development mainly affecting the growth zones of the long tubular bones, including those affecting bones of the hands, hips, knees and feet. Joint pain, particularly of the hips and/or knees, is also common and develops during childhood.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Musculoskeletal Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RECTAL CANCER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Awareness Ribbons for Rectal Cancer
What is Rectal Cancer
The rectum is the last several inches of the large intestine. It starts at the end of the final segment of the colon and ends when it reaches the short, narrow passage leading to the anus. Cancer inside the rectum (rectal cancer) and cancer inside the colon (colon cancer) are often referred to together as "colorectal cancer." While rectal and colon cancers are similar in many ways, their treatments are quite different.
CATEGORIES
• Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
RECURRENT CANCER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Original Cancer Color
What is Recurrent Cancer?
If cancer is found after treatment, and after a period of time when the cancer could not be detected, it is called a cancer recurrence. The recurrent cancer might come back in the same place it first started, or it might come back somewhere else in the body. When cancer spreads to a new part of the body, it is still named after the part of the body where it started. For instance, prostate cancer might come back in the area of the prostate gland (even if the gland was removed), or it might come back in the bones. In either case it is a prostate cancer recurrence. It may be called recurrent prostate cancer. The cancer in the bones is treated like prostate cancer.
CATEGORIES
• Cancer
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
RECURRENT RESPIRATORY PAPILLOMATOSIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) is also known as:
• Juvenile Laryngeal Papillomatosis
• Laryngeal Papillomatosis
Subdivisions of Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP)
• Adult Onset Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (AORRP)
• Juvenile Onset Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (JORRP)
What is Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP)?
Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) is a rare disorder characterized by the development of small, wart-like growths (papillomas) in the respiratory tract. Papillomas can develop anywhere along the respiratory tract, but most often affect the larynx and the vocal cords (laryngeal papillomatosis). Less often, the disorder affects the area within the mouth (oral cavity), trachea and bronchi. Only in rare cases do these growths spread to affect the lungs. Papillomas are noncancerous (benign), but in extremely rare cases can undergo cancerous (malignant) transformation. Although benign, papillomas can cause severe, even life-threatening airway obstruction and respiratory complications. In RRP, papillomas have a tendency to grow back after they have been removed.
CATEGORIES
• Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases
• Lung Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RECYCLING AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
REFRACTORY CELIAC DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Light Green Awareness Ribbons for Refractory Celiac Disease
Refractory Celiac Disease (RCD) is also known as:
• Intractable Celiac Sprue
• Refractory Celiac Disease
Subdivisions of Refractory Celiac Disease (RCD)
• Type I Refractory Sprue
• Type II Refractory Sprue
What is Refractory Celiac Disease (RCD)?
Refractory Celiac Disease (RCD) is a complex autoimmune disorder much like the more common Celiac Disease but, unlike Celiac Disease, it is resistant or unresponsive to at least twelve months of treatment with a strict gluten-free diet.
CATEGORIES
• Autoimmune Diseases
• Autoinflammatory Diseases
• Digestive Diseases
• Not a Rare Disease
Cause Classification: Medical
REFSUM DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Refsum Disease - Listed by Global Genes®
Refsum Disease is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Refsum Disease is also known as:
• Disorder of Cornification 11 (Phytanic Acid Type)
• DOC 11 (Phytanic Acid Type)
• Heredopathia Atactica Polyneuritiformis
• Hypertrophic Neuropathy of Refsum
• Phytanic Acid Storage Disease
• Refsum Disease
What is Refsum Disease?
Refsum Disease is one of a family of genetic disorders known as the Leukodystrophies in which the myelin sheath that insulates and protects the nerves of the brain fails to grow. It is characterized by progressive loss of vision; degenerative nerve disease; failure of muscle coordination; and dry, rough, scaly skin.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Eye Diseases
• Metabolic Disorders
• Nervous System Diseases
• Skin Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
REFUGEES WELCOME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
REITER'S SYNDROME / REACTIVE ARTHRITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Awareness Ribbons for Reiter's Syndrome / Reactive Arthritis
Reiter's Syndrome is also known as:
• Reactive Arthritis
What is Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)?
Reiter’s Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis) is a type of arthritis that occurs because of an infection. Arthritis is when joints become inflamed and painful. Reactive Arthritis is not contagious. It was formerly known as Reiter’s Syndrome.
CATEGORIES
• Musculoskeletal Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RELAPSING POLYCHONDRITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Purple and Blue Awareness Ribbons for Relapsing Polychondritis
Relapsing Polychondritis is also known as:
• Chronic Atrophic Polychondritis
• Generalized or Systemic Chondromalocia
• Meyenburg-Altherr-Uehlinger Syndrome
• Relapsing Perichondritis
• von Meyenburg Disease
What is Relapsing Polychondritis?
Relapsing Polychondritis is a rare degenerative disease characterized by recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body. Deterioration of the cartilage may affect any site of the body where cartilage is present. Ears, larynx and trachea may become "floppy," and the bridge of the nose can collapse into a "saddlenose" shape. The aortic heart valve may also be affected.
CATEGORIES
• Immune System Diseases
• Kidney and Urinary Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RELAY FOR LIFE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
REMEMBERING 9/11 - REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Red, White and Blue Ribbon for Remembering 9/11 / Remembering September 11, 2001
RENAL CELL CARCINOMA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Orange Awareness Ribbons for Renal Cell Carcinoma
Renal Cell Carcinoma is also known as:
• Grawitz Tumor
• Hypernephroma
• Nephrocarcinoma
• RCC
• Renal Adenocarcinoma
What is Renal Cell Carcinoma?
Renal Cell Carcinoma is a form of kidney cancer. Some patients with Renal Cell Carcinoma do not have symptoms. When symptoms are present, they may include blood in the urine, urine that is brown or rusty-colored, abdominal pain, weight loss, enlargement of one testicle or varicose veins of the testis in a male patient, fever, a malnourished appearance, vision abnormalities, and elevated blood pressure. The most common feature of the syndrome is the passing of blood in the urine.
CATEGORIES
• Cancer
Cause Classification: Medical
RENAL GLYCOSURIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Renal Glycosuria - Listed by Global Genes®
Renal Glycosuria is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Renal Glycosuria is also known as:
• Benign Glycosuria
• Familial Renal Glycosuria
• Nondiabetic Glycosuria
• Primary Renal Glycosuria
• Renal Glucosuria
Subdivisions of Renal Glycosuria
• Renal Glycosuria, Type A
• Renal Glycosuria, Type B
• Renal Glycosuria, Type O
What is Renal Glycosuria?
Renal Glycosuria is a rare condition in which the simple sugar glucose is excreted in the urine despite normal or low blood glucose levels. With normal kidney function, glucose is excreted in the urine only when there are abnormally elevated levels of glucose in the blood. However, in those with Renal Glycosuria, glucose is abnormally eliminated in the urine due to improper functioning of the renal tubules, which are primary components of the filtering units of the kidneys.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Kidney and Urinary Diseases
• Metabolic disorders
Cause Classification: Medical
RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME / RLS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Awareness Ribbons for Restless Legs Syndrome / RLS
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is also known as:
• Willis-Ekbom Disease
What is Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)?
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a neurologic and sleep-related movement disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move the legs that typically occurs or worsens at rest. It is usually accompanied by abnormal, uncomfortable sensations that are often likened to crawling, cramping, aching, burning, itching, or prickling deep within the affected areas. Although the legs are usually involved, an urge to move may also sometimes affect the arms or other areas of the body. Those with RLS may vigorously move the affected area, engage in pacing, or perform other, often repetitive movements, such as stretching, bending, or rocking. Symptoms typically worsen in the evening or at night, often resulting in sleep disturbances.
CATEGORIES
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RETINAL VASCULOPATHY WITH CEREBRAL LEUKODYSTROPHY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy - Listed by Global Genes®
Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy is also known as:
• Cerebroretinal Vasculopathy (CRV)
• Hereditary Endotheliopathy, Retinopathy, Nephropathy and Stroke (HERNS)
• Hereditary Vascular Retinopathy (HVR)
• Hereditary Systemic Angiopathy (HSA)
• Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukoencephalopathy (RVCL)
• RVCL
What is Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy?
Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy (RVCL) is a rare genetic disease that causes progressive loss of tiny blood vessels, ultimately resulting in visual deterioration and a series of mini-strokes in the brain. The initial symptoms of visual disturbance often begin in middle age years (35 to 45).
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Eye Diseases
• Kidney and Urinary Diseases
• Musculoskeletal Diseases
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Retinitis Pigmentosa - Listed by Global Genes®
Retinitis Pigmentosa is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is also known as:
• Progressive Pigmentary Retinopathy
• Rod-Cone Dystrophy
• RP
What is Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)?
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) comprises a large group of inherited vision disorders that cause progressive degeneration of the retina, the light sensitive membrane that coats the inside of the eyes. Peripheral vision gradually decreases and eventually is lost in most cases. Central vision is usually preserved until late in these conditions.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Eye Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RETINOBLASTOMA, CHILDHOOD AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
White Awareness Ribbons for Retinoblastoma Awareness
Alternate Color: Gold Awareness Ribbons for Retinoblastoma Awareness
What is Retinoblastoma?
Retinoblastoma is an extremely rare malignant tumor that develops in the nerve-rich layers that line the back of the eyes (retina). Retinoblastoma is most commonly diagnosed in children under the age of three. The most typical finding associated with retinoblastoma is the reflection of light off a tumor behind the lens of the eye, which causes the pupil to appear white, the so-called “cat’s eye reflex”. In addition, the eyes may be misaligned so that they appear crossed. In some affected children, the eye(s) may become red and/or painful. The presence of a retinoblastoma may cause glaucoma, a condition marked by a rise in the pressure within the eyeball that prevents the normal drainage of fluid from the eye and potentially causes characteristic damage to the optic nerve. Retinoblastoma may affect one eye or both eyes. Retinoblastomas occur in two forms, heritable and non-heritable. Bilateral forms are heritable and usually diagnosed at a younger age. In most affected children, retinoblastoma is non-heritable; it occurs spontaneously for no apparent reason.
CATEGORIES
• Rare Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Retinopathy of Prematurity - Listed by Global Genes®
Retinopathy of Prematurity is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Retinopathy of Prematurity is also known as:
• Retrolental Fibroplasia (obsolete)
• ROP
What is Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)?
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a potentially blinding disease affecting the retinas in premature infants. In infants born prematurely, the blood vessels that supply the retinas are not yet completely developed. Although blood vessel growth continues after birth, these vessels may develop in an abnormal, disorganized pattern, known as ROP. In some affected infants, the changes associated with ROP spontaneously subside. However, in others, ROP may lead to bleeding, scarring of the retina, retinal detachment and visual loss.
CATEGORIES
• Eye Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RETINOSCHISIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Retinoschisis - Listed by Global Genes®
Retinoschisis is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Retinoschisis is also known as:
• Congenital Retinal Cyst
• Congenital Vascular Veils in the Retina
• Giant Cyst of the Retina
• Vitreoretinal Dystrophy
Subdivisions of Retinoschisis
• Blessig Cysts
• Congenital Retinoschisis
• Familial Foveal Retinoschisis
• Iwanoff Cysts
• Peripheral Cystoid Degeneration of the Retina
• Retinoschisis, Juvenile
• Retinoschisis, Senile
• Retinoschisis, Typical
What is Retinoschisis?
Retinoschisis means splitting of the eye's retina into two layers. There are two forms of this disorder. The most common is an acquired form that affects both men and women. It usually occurs in middle age or beyond, although it can occur earlier, and it is sometimes known as senile retinoschisis. The other form is present at birth (congenital) and affects mostly boys and young men. It is known as juvenile, X-linked retinoschisis. The disorder is characterized by a slow, progressive loss of parts of the field of vision corresponding to the areas of the retina that have become split. Either form may be associated with the development of saclike blister.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Eye diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RETROPERITONEAL FIBROSIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Green Awareness Ribbons for Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis is also known as:
• Idiopathic Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
• Ormond's Disease
What is Retroperitoneal Fibrosis?
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis is a rare inflammatory disorder in which abnormal formation of fiber-like tissue occurs behind the membrane that lines the cavity of the abdomen. This abnormal tissue growth often spreads to affect the tubes that carry urine from the kidney to the bladder. Often these tubes become blocked by the excess tissue.
CATEGORIES
• Digestive Diseases
• Kidney and Urinary Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RETT SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Purple Awareness Ribbons for Rett Syndrome
Rett Syndrome is also known as:
• Classic Rett Syndrome
• RTT
• Variant (atypical) Rett Syndrome
Subdivisions of Rett Syndrome
• Acute Radiation Sickness
• Delayed Radiation Sickness
What is Rett Syndrome?
Rett Syndrome is a progressive neurodevelopmental disorder that almost exclusively affects females. Only in rare cases are males affected. Infants with Rett syndrome generally develop normally for about 7 to 18 months after birth.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Nervous System Diseases
• RDCRN
Cause Classification: Medical
REYE SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Awareness Ribbons for Reye Syndrome
Reye Syndrome is also known as:
• Fatty Liver with Encephalopathy
• Reye's Syndrome
• RS
What is Reye Syndrome?
Reye Syndrome is a rare disorder of childhood and adolescence. It primarily affects individuals under 18 years of age, particularly children from approximately age four to twelve years. The disorder's cause is unknown. However, there appears to be an association between the onset of Reye syndrome and the use of aspirin-containing medications in children or adolescents with certain viral illnesses, particularly upper respiratory tract infections or, in some cases, chickenpox. Although any organ system may be involved, Reye syndrome is primarily characterized by distinctive, fatty changes of the liver and sudden swelling of the brain.
CATEGORIES
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RHABDOMYOSARCOMA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Yellow Ribbon for Rhabdomyosarcoma, Adult
What is Rhabdomyosarcoma, Adult (Soft Tissue Sarcoma)?
Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma is a disease in which malignant cells form in the soft tissues of the body. The soft tissues of the body include the muscles, tendons, fat, blood vessels, lymph vessels, nerves, and tissues around joints. Adult soft tissue sarcomas can form almost anywhere in the body, but are most common in the head, neck, arms, legs, trunk, abdomen, and retroperitoneum.
CATEGORIES
• Rare Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
RHABDOMYOSARCOMA, CHILDHOOD AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Yellow Awareness Ribbons for Rhabdomyosarcoma, Childhood
Alternate Color: Gold Awareness Ribbons for Rhabdomyosarcoma, Childhood
What is Rhabdomyosarcoma, Childhood (Soft Tissue Sarcoma)?
Childhood soft tissue sarcoma is a disease in which malignant cells form in soft tissues of the body.
CATEGORIES
• Rare Cancers
Cause Classification: Medical
Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors
RHEUMATIC FEVER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Red Awareness Ribbons for Rheumatic Fever
What is Rheumatic Fever?
Rheumatic Fever is an inflammatory disease that can develop as a complication of inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever. Strep throat and scarlet fever are caused by an infection with streptococcus bacteria. Although strep throat is common, Rheumatic Fever is rare in the United States and other developed countries. However, Rheumatic Fever remains common in many developing nations. Rheumatic fever can cause permanent damage to the heart, including damaged heart valves and heart failure.
CATEGORIES
• Bacterial Infections
Cause Classification: Medical
RHEUMATISM AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Awareness Ribbons for Rheumatism
Alternate Color: Purple and Blue Awareness Ribbons for Rheumatism
What is Rheumatism?
The term “rheumatism” was used historically to describe a number of rheumatic conditions. It is no longer used by medical professionals, who stress the importance of obtaining a specific diagnosis in order to get proper treatment.
CATEGORIES
• Immune System Diseases
• Musculoskeletal Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS / RA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Purple and Blue Awareness Ribbons for Rheumatoid Arthritis / RA
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system, which normally protects its health by attacking foreign substances like bacteria and viruses, mistakenly attacks the joints. This creates inflammation that causes the tissue that lines the inside of joints to thicken, resulting in swelling and pain in and around the joints.
CATEGORIES
• Immune System Diseases
• Musculoskeletal Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RHEUMATOID DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
RHEUMATOID VASCULITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Red Awareness Ribbons for Rheumatoid Vasculitis
What is Rheumatoid Vasculitis?
Vasculitis is an autoimmune disease in which the body mistakenly sees blood vessels as a foreign invader and attacks them, causing inflammation and leading to a narrowing of the vessels. Vasculitis can occur by itself or can be a feature of a rheumatic disease, such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or Systemic Sclerosis.
Vasculitis is classified according to the size of the blood vessels affected. These include:
Small Vessel: Behçet's Syndrome, Churg–Strauss Syndrome, Cutaneous Vasculitis, Henoch–Schönlein Purpura, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA), Golfer's Vasculitis, Cryoglobulinemia
• Medium Vessel: Buerger's Disease, Cutaneous Vasculitis, Kawasaki Disease, Polyarteritis Nodosa
• Large Vessel: Polymyalgia Rheumatic, Takayasu's Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis (and giant cell arteritis)
CATEGORIES
• Autoimmune Diseases
• Autoinflammatory Diseases
• Immune System Diesases
Cause Classification: Medical
RICKETS / VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Rickets / Vitamin D Deficiency
Rickets, Vitamin D Deficiency is also known as:
• Nutritional Rickets
• Rickets
• Vitamin-D Deficiency Rickets
What is Rickets, Vitamin D Deficiency?
Vitamin-D Deficiency Rickets, a disorder that becomes apparent during infancy or childhood, is the result of insufficient amounts of Vitamin D in the body. The vitamin deficiency may be caused by poor nutrition, a lack of exposure to the sun, or malabsorption syndromes in which the intestines do not adequately absorb nutrients from foods. Vitamin D is needed for the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus in the body, which, in turn affects how calcium is deposited in the bones; thus it is considered essential for proper bone development and growth.
CATEGORIES
• Nutritional Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RIEGER SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Rieger Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Rieger Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Rieger Syndrome is also known as:
• Goniodysgenesis-Hypodontia
• Iridogoniodysgenesis with Somatic Anomalies
• RGS
What is Rieger Syndrome?
Rieger Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by absent or under-developed teeth, mild craniofacial abnormalities, and various abnormalities of the eye, especially glaucoma. If unaccompanied by other signs and symptoms, the eye abnormalities are referred to as Rieger Eye Anomalies.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Digestive Diseases
• Endocrine Diseases
• Eye Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RING CHROMOSOME 4 AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Ring Chromosome 4 - Listed by Global Genes®
Ring Chromosome 4 is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Ring Chromosome 4 is also known as:
• r(4)
• Ring 4
• Ring 4, Chromosome
What is Ring Chromosome 4?
Ring Chromosome 4 is a rare disorder that is typically characterized by loss (deletion) of genetic material from both ends of the 4th chromosome and joining of the chromosomal ends to form a ring. Associated symptoms and findings may vary greatly, depending on the location of lost genetic material and/or other factors.
CATEGORIES
• Chromosome Disorders
Cause Classification: Medical
RINGWORM (CATS) AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Animal Paw Prints Awareness Ribbons for Ringworm (Cats)
Although the name suggests otherwise, ringworm is not caused by a worm, but a fungus that can infect the skin, hair and nails. This highly contagious disease can lead to patchy areas of hair loss on a dog and spread to other animals, and to humans, too. In cats, it is not uncommon, and is a highly contagious disease. Ringworm can lead to patchy, circular areas of hair loss with central red rings. Also known as dermatophytosis, ringworm often spreads to other pets in the household, and can affect humans, too.
RITUAL ABUSE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
ROBERTS SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Roberts Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Roberts Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Roberts Syndrome is also known as:
• Hypomelia-Hypotrichosis-Facial Hemangioma Syndrome
• Pseudothalidomide Syndrome
• SC Syndrome
Subdivisions of Roberts Syndrome
• Phocomelia
What is Roberts Syndrome?
Roberts Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by growth delays before and after birth; malformations of the arms and legs; and distinctive abnormalities of the skull and facial region. Intellectual disability occurs in some children; normal intelligence in others. In infants with Roberts Syndrome, the arms and legs may be incompletely developed, however, such limb defects are usually symmetrical which are distinct from the asymmetrical limb defects in Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS).
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases
• Eye Diseases
• Mouth Diseases
• Musculoskeletal Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
ROBINOW SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Robinow Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Robinow Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Robinow Syndrome is also known as:
• Acral Dysostosis with Facial and Genital Abnormalities
• Costovertebral Segmentation Defect with Mesomelia (formerly)
• Fetal Face Syndrome
• Robinow-Silverman Syndrome
What is Robinow Syndrome?
Robinow Syndrome is an extremely rare inherited disorder that affects development of the bones and other parts of the body. There are two forms of Robinow Syndrome that are distinguished by signs and symptoms, severity, mode of inheritance, and the genes associated with them.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbon for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is also known as:
• RMSF
• Sao Paulo Typhus
Subdivisions of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)
• Fulminant Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
What is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)?
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an infectious disease that belongs to a group of diseases known as the spotted fever group rickettsioses. It is caused by infection with the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii (R. rickettsii), which is usually transmitted by a tick bite. When introduced into the body, the bacterium spreads by the bloodstream or lymphatic vessels and multiplies within and damages certain cells lining the inside of small blood vessels as well as vascular smooth muscle cells.
Approximately two to 14 days after initial infection, early symptoms may include a high fever, severe headaches, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or abdominal pain. In addition, in most individuals with RMSF, a distinctive rash develops about three to five days after fever onset. The rash typically initially consists of small, flat pinkish spots that eventually become raised and darker. The lesions usually develop "pin-point" reddish spots due to localized bleeding and may merge to form larger hemorrhagic patches.
CATEGORIES
• Bacterial Infections
Cause Classification: Medical
ROSACEA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
ROSAI DORFMAN DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Rosai Dorfman Disease
Rosai-Dorfman Disease is also known as:
• RDD
• SHML
• Sinus Histiocytosis with Massive Lymphadenopathy
What is Rosai-Dorfman Disease?
Rosai-Dorfman Disease is a rare disorder characterized by overproduction and accumulation of a specific type of white blood cell in the lymph nodes of the body. In some cases, abnormal accumulation of histiocytes may occur in other areas of the body besides the lymph nodes. The disorder predominantly affects children, adolescents or young adults.
CATEGORIES
• Blood Diseases
• Skin Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
ROSENBERG CHUTORIAN SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Rosenberg Chutorian Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Rosenberg Chutorian Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
What is Rosenberg-Chutorian Syndrome?
Rosenberg-Chutorian Syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder characterized by the triad of hearing loss, degeneration of the optic nerve and neurological abnormalities, specifically disease of the nerves outside of the central nervous system.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Eye Diseases
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
ROTHMUND THOMSON SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Rothmund Thomson Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Rothmund Thomson Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
What is Rothmund-Thomson Syndrome?
Rothmund-Thomson Syndrome is a rare condition that affects many parts of the body, especially the skin, eyes, bones, and teeth. Signs and symptoms can include a characteristic facial rash; sparse hair, eyelashes, and/or eyebrows; short stature; skeletal and dental abnormalities; cataracts; premature aging; and an increased risk for cancer, especially osteosarcoma. Gastrointestinal problems or blood disorders may also occur.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
ROUSSY LEVY SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Roussy Levy Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Roussy Levy Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
What is Roussy Levy Syndrome?
Roussy Levy Syndrome is a term used to describe a neuromuscular disorder that typically becomes apparent during early childhood. This syndrome is considered a form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease. Individuals with this disorder have clinical symptoms similar to Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Disease Type 1, which is characterized by muscle weakness and atrophy, poor judgement of movement, absent reflexes of the lower legs and hands, and abnormally high arches of the feet. Additional features including rhythmic shaking in the hands and an unsteady gait are specific to Roussy Levy Syndrome.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RUBELLA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Rubella
What is Rubella?
Rubella, also called German measles or three-day measles, is a contagious viral infection best known by its distinctive red rash. Rubella is not the same as measles (rubeola), though the two illnesses do share some characteristics, including the red rash. However, rubella is caused by a different virus from measles, and is neither as infectious nor usually as severe as measles.
CATEGORIES
• Viral Infections
Cause Classification: Medical
RUBINSTEIN TAYBI SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Rubinstein Taybi Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Rubinstein Taybi Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Rubinstein Taybi Syndrome (RSTS) is also known as:
• RSTS
• Rubinstein Syndrome
• Rubinstein Taybi (RTS) Broad Thumb-Hallux Syndrome
What is Rubinstein Taybi Syndrome (RSTS)?
Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome (RSTS) is a rare genetic disorder that affects many organ systems. RSTS is characterized by growth delays, distinctive facial features, intellectual disability, abnormally broad and often angulated thumbs and great toes, and feeding difficulties.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RUSSELL SILVER SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Russell Silver Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Russell Silver Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Russell Silver Syndrome (RSS) is also known as:
• RSS
• Russell-Silver Dwarfism
• Russell Syndrome
• Silver-Russell Dwarfism
• Silver-Russell Syndrome
• Silver Syndrome
• SRS
What is Russell Silver Syndrome (RSS)?
Russell-Silver Syndrome (RSS) is a rare disorder characterized by intrauterine growth restriction, poor growth after birth, a relatively large head size, a triangular facial appearance, a prominent forehead, body asymmetry and significant feeding difficulties. The wide spectrum of findings varies both in frequency and severity from one affected individual to another. The majority of individuals with RSS are of normal intelligence, but motor and/or speech delay is common.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RUVALCABA SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Ruvalcaba Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Ruvalcaba Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
Ruvalcaba Syndrome is also known as:
• Osseous Dysplasia with Mental Retardation, Ruvalcaba Type
What is Ruvalcaba Syndrome?
Ruvalcaba Syndrome is a rare inherited disorder characterized by short stature, abnormalities affecting the head and facial area, mental retardation, skeletal malformations, and/or underdeveloped genitalia.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
• Nervous System Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical
RYR1 RELATED DISEASES AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:
Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for RYR1 Related Diseases - Listed by Global Genes®
RYR1 Related Diseases is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.
RYR-1-Related Diseases is also known as:
• RYR-1 Myopathy
• RYR-1 Muscle Disease
What is RYR-1-Related Diseases?
RYR-1-Related Diseases are conditions caused by changes in the RYR-1 gene. RYR-1 mutations are typically associated with core myopathies and are the most common overall cause of congenital myopathy. A myopathy can cause “static” or “dynamic” symptoms. “Static” symptoms are present at all times. “Dynamic” symptoms are transient based on certain triggers or precipitants. Individuals with RYR-1-related diseases can experience “static” symptoms, “dynamic” symptoms, or a combination of both.
CATEGORIES
• Congenital and Genetic Diseases
Cause Classification: Medical