India, Oct. 28 -- Dr Milan Choksey, medical lead, rare diseases, Sanofi (India), in an article published on Oct. 27, 2026, described how rare diseases in India can be difficult to recognise and said AI-enabled clinical support tools are being designed to help clinicians connect symptoms, medical history and test results to identify patterns that may otherwise remain fragmented.
Recognising rare diseases amid common symptoms
The article said children with signs such as protruding or enlarged abdomen, repeated infections, low weight for age and height, or difficulty in walking, running and climbing are usually suspected to have common ailments.
It said rare diseases often begin with complaints such as fatigue, muscle weakness, repeated inf...