Definition Duane syndrome (DS) is a rare, congenital disorder of eye movement. In most patients, DS is diagnosed by the age of 10 years. DS is a miswiring of the eye muscles that cause some eye muscles to contract when they should not and other eye muscles not to contract …
Read More »Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome – Complications and Prevention.
Definition Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome is a congenital overgrowth disorder usually present at birth. BWS is characterized by large body size, enlarged organs, macroglossia (enlarged tongue), midline abdominal wall defects (omphalocele/exomphalos, umblicial hernia, diastasis recti), neonatal hypoglycemia and greatly increased risk of childhood cancer, particularly liver and kidney tumors. Beckwith …
Read More »Achalasia – Diagnosis, Complications and Treatment.
What is Achalasia? Achalasia is a serious condition that affects your esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a muscular ring that closes off the esophagus from the stomach. If you have achalasia, your LES fails …
Read More »Aneurysm – Causes, Complications and Treatment.
Definition An aneurysm occurs when an artery’s wall weakens and causes an abnormally large bulge. This bulge can rupture and cause internal bleeding. About 13,000 deaths occur each year in the United States from aortic aneurysms. Although an aneurysm can occur in any part of your body, they’re most common in …
Read More »Bacterial Meningitis – Types, Causes, and Complications.
Definition Meningitis is an infection of the membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can be caused by a bacterial, fungal or viral infection. Meningitis can be acute, with a quick onset of symptoms, it can be chronic, and lasting a month or more, or it can be …
Read More »Alzheimer’s Disease – Root Cause, Prevention, and Assistive Aids.
Introduction Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. At first, someone with Alzheimer’s disease may notice mild confusion and difficulty remembering. Eventually, people with the disease may even forget important people in their lives and undergo dramatic personality changes. Alzheimer’s is the most …
Read More »Narcolepsy – Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention.
Definition Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep. People with narcolepsy often find it difficult to stay awake for long periods of time, regardless of the circumstances. Narcolepsy can cause serious disruptions in your daily routine. Sometimes, narcolepsy can be accompanied …
Read More »Fibrocystic Breast Disease – Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention.
Definition Fibrocystic breasts are characterized by lumpiness and usually discomfort in one or both breasts. The lumpiness is due to small breast masses or breast cysts. The condition is very common and benign, meaning that fibrocystic breasts are not malignant (cancerous). Fibrocystic breast disease (FBD) is now referred to as …
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