Asperger’s syndrome is a condition that causes people to have difficulty relating and communicating with others. However, there is no change in learning and may even have an above-average capacity to learn. Therefore, although it is part of the autism spectrum, Asperger’s is not the same as autism. The intensity of symptoms can vary greatly […]
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Reiter’s syndrome is an inflammatory disease that causes inflammation of the joints and tendons, mainly in the knees, ankles and feet, occurring in response to a bacterial infection in another part of the body. In addition to the joints, Reiter’s syndrome, also called reactive arthritis, can also affect the eyes, the genitourinary system and, in […]
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Sundown syndrome is a behavioral disorder that frequently appears in people with dementia, such as Alzheimer’s, characterized by symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, agitation or mental confusion. This syndrome occurs when the sun sets, in the late afternoon, and lasts until the evening, and its causes are not completely known, but it appears to be […]
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Couvade syndrome corresponds to a set of symptoms that can appear in men during their partner’s pregnancy, which psychologically express the pregnancy by presenting similar sensations. Thus, men can gain weight, suffer from nausea, cravings, crying spells or even depression. The symptoms also demonstrate the need that many men have to become fathers, or the […]
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