Down syndrome is a genetic condition generally caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, which causes the child to have some specific characteristics, such as small, rounded ears, upturned, rounded eyes and a small mouth, with a protruding tongue. This syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, most often arises from an incorrect cell division […]
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The psychomotor development of babies with Down syndrome is slower than babies of the same age, but with proper early stimulation, which normally begins at 3 months, these babies may be able to sit, crawl, walk and talk, but if they If they are not encouraged to do so, these developmental milestones will happen even […]
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Irritable bowel syndrome is a gastrointestinal disorder that causes abdominal pain, excess gas, constipation and diarrhea. The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, also called IBS, can worsen with situations such as stress, anxiety and the consumption of certain foods and drinks. The exact cause of irritable bowel syndrome is not yet known, but some factors […]
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a compression of the median nerve, which passes through the wrist and innervates the palm of the hand, which can cause tingling and needles sensation in the thumb, ring, index or middle finger. Generally, the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome worsen over time and tend to be more intense at night, […]
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Couvade syndrome – What it is, symptoms, causes and how it affects men Couvade syndrome can affect many men, however, many have no idea that they are suffering from a psychological illness. Couvade syndrome is also known as phantom pregnancy. This set of symptoms is psychosomatic and is developed in men due to their great […]
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Edemigenic syndrome is a condition caused by the retention of excess fluid in the body and which can be accompanied by symptoms and signs such as swelling in the lower limbs or belly, tiredness, changes in blood pressure and palpitations. Edemigenic syndrome may indicate problems with the kidneys, heart or liver, such as kidney failure, […]
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Berardinelli-Seipe Syndrome, also known as generalized congenital lipodystrophy, is a rare genetic disease that is characterized by the malfunction of the body’s fat cells, meaning that there is no accumulation of fat in normal areas of the body, but instead it is stored in other locations, such as the liver and muscles. One of the […]
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calded skin syndrome is a complication of an infection in other parts of the body, caused by some species of bacteria of the genus Staphylococcus, which release a toxic substance, which is transported by the blood to the skin, causing symptoms such as peeling, redness and blistering, leaving the skin with a burned appearance. This […]
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Ohtahara syndrome is a rare type of epilepsy that usually appears in babies under 3 months of age, and is therefore also known as infantile epileptic encephalopathy. The first seizures of this type of epilepsy usually happen during the last trimester of pregnancy, still inside the uterus, but they can also appear during the first […]
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Edemigenic syndrome is a condition caused by the retention of excess fluid in the body and which can be accompanied by symptoms and signs such as swelling in the lower limbs or belly, tiredness, changes in blood pressure and palpitations. Edemigenic syndrome may indicate problems with the kidneys, heart or liver, such as kidney failure, […]
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