In San Diego, we meet Lisa, who started suffering from mysterious swelling on her abdomen, limbs, and face when she was 12.

Her mother also suffered from the same condition, but her doctors were mystified until a life-threatening medical crisis finally led to the diagnosis of a rare disease called hereditary angioedema, or HAE.

Today, Lisa is able to better control her HAE and enjoys a full and active life with her husband and young son.

This episode features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Marc Riedl, MD, Clinical Director of the US HAEA Center at UC San Diego Health.

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Wilson disease is a rare genetic condition that can affect individuals in several ways, causing liver disease as well as problems with the nervous system, according to the National Library of Medicine.

Cory, a 33-year-old former naval aviator, was devastated when he was diagnosed with Wilson disease, which forced him to give up his lifelong passion for flying.

But as we see in this episode of Medical Stories, his wife, Anna, helps him cope with the disorder and "build a whole new identity" while living with the condition.

Featuring renowned expert: Michael Schilsky, director of the Center for Excellence for Wilson Disease at Yale School of Medicine.

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In Florida, we meet Brooke, who was paralyzed from a diving accident when she was a teenager.

An avid surfer growing up, Brooke still loves the ocean, but today, her new dream is to design homes for people in wheelchairs.

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Chandon, a husband and father of two, was living a healthy life in Long Beach, California, where he surfed almost twice a week.

But despite his fit lifestyle, one day he experienced a strange pain in his leg that took him to the ER. There, he discovered that not only had he had a stroke, but even more shockingly, it wasn't his first one.

After this news, Chandon, now 60, embarked on a mission to work on his health and get the treatment he needs, with the help of his wife, Janel.

Featuring renowned expert: Jeffrey Saver, MD, Professor and SA Vice Chair of Neurology at UCLA, and Director of the UCLA Comprehensive Stroke and Vascular Neurology Program.

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Medical Stories explores the little-known disease called hidradenitis suppurativa, or HS, which produces large and extremely painful boils on a person's body. This illness is so excruciating that people with HS are twice as likely to commit suicide.

Sandra, a mother of two, inherited the disease. She explains what it's like to live with this incurable condition and how support groups like "Hope for HS" provide much-needed optimism.

This episode features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Iltefat Hamzavi, MD, Dermatologist, Henry Ford Health System.

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According to the National Institutes of Health, mitral valve regurgitation is the most common valvular abnormality worldwide, affecting over 2% of the total population.

When Georgia, 59, was told she didn't have long to live, her greatest fear was the time she would miss with her family. But through remarkable advancements in medical devices, her fears are now behind her.

This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Jason H. Rogers, MD, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, UC Davis Medical Center.

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Tim is a gregarious, fun-loving man who has spent his career creating special effects in movies and theme parks. Thirteen years ago, Tim was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow.

Tim says the diagnosis was very tough on both him and his wife, but it acted as a reminder to live their lives as fully as they can, every single day.

This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Dr. Tanya Siddiqi, Medical Director of Lymphoma, City of Hope, Orange County, and Director of CLL Program, City of Hope, Dept. of Hematology.

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In Memphis, B.T. Washington is enjoying his retirement after serving in the United States Air Force for 30 years. While he spent most of his time helping others by volunteering, he's forced to help himself after his chronic kidney disease begins to threaten his life.

Together with his wife, Gemma, B.T. took up the challenge to fight back against his illness while continuing to enjoy life with his antique cars, prized hens, and Motown music.

This episode features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Csaba Kovesdy, MD, Professor of Medicine at UT Health Science Center.

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