Are the cases on the tv show "House" real?

Question

I'm sure that everything is exaggerated but I'm just wondering about the diseases only?

Answer 1

Yes, they are real.  Like you, I wondered, and I researched a couple of them.  

Answer 2

Some I'm sure

Answer 3

Yes.

Any of those things can happen to the human body.

Answer 4

ya, the diseases they discuss and diagnose, as bizarre as they are, are real.

Answer 5

there are a couple of forums on the Offical House Message board that discuss them

http://forums.prospero.com/foxhouse/mess...

Answer 6

They're based on real illnesses/diseases/maladies but the cases in the show aren't based on real people.

Answer 7

the diseases they use probably are...i think...maybe not.

i love house it's one of my favorite shows