Abstract. Adolescent Rumination Syndrome (ARS) is a relatively uncommon disorder, defined by the involuntary regurgitation of recently ingested food from the stomach to the mouth, where it is either expelled or re-swallowed. Is the syndrome in bunny girl senpai? There is an urban legend of a strange phenomenon known asRead More →
Carpal tunnel syndrome may go away on its own with rigorous rest in certain circumstances if it is moderate and discovered early. Carpal tunnel syndrome can result in irreversible nerve and muscle damage if not treated. The best results come from early detection and therapy. Is carpal tunnel a permanentRead More →
Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (or Pickwickian syndrome) is defined as the presence of awake alveolar hypoventilation characterized by daytime hypercapnia (arterial PCO2 greater than 45 mm Hg ) that is thought to be a consequence of diminished ventilatory drive and capacity related to obesity (BMI over 30) … Is there aRead More →
DS doesn’t cause blindness and doesn’t usually lead to other health issues. In very rare cases, it has been linked to problems with bones, eyes, ears, kidneys, and the nervous system. Most of the time, only one eye is affected — usually the left one. But 20% of people haveRead More →
Focal dermal hypoplasia (FDH), also known as Goltz syndrome, is a rare multisystem disorder that principally involves the development of the skin, hands and feet and eyes. It is a type of ectodermal dysplasia, a group of heritable disorders causing the hair, teeth, nails, and glands to develop and functionRead More →
Turner syndrome is caused by partial or complete loss (monosomy) of the second sex chromosome. Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of all body cells. They carry the genetic characteristics of each individual and they come in pairs. We receive one copy from each parent. Is Turner’s syndrome deletion orRead More →
If you have ever experienced pain, tingling, and/or numbness along your sciatic nerve, you have likely heard the terms piriformis syndrome and sciatica. While these two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, piriformis syndrome and sciatica are not the same and differ in terms of causes, symptoms, and treatments. Can herniatedRead More →
Childhood disintegrative disorder is a part of the larger developmental disorder category of autism spectrum disorder. Is CDD genetic? The symptoms seen in CDD, this finding suggests, are likely caused by a genetic mechanism in the brain different from most other subtypes of autism. How is CDD treated? Treatment ofRead More →
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Firdapse (amifampridine) tablets for the treatment of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) in adults. LEMS is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the connection between nerves and muscles and causes weakness and other symptoms in affected patients. Is Lambert-Eaton curable? There is noRead More →
While PCOS itself is not life threatening, those who have it are at higher risk for other more serious conditions such as Type II diabetes, cardiovascular problems, endometrial cancer, liver inflammation, and a few others. Can you fix polycystic ovary syndrome? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) cannot be cured, but theRead More →