Rett syndrome is usually recognized in children between 6 to 18 months as they begin to miss developmental milestones or lose abilities they had gained. Can Rett syndrome be misdiagnosed? Rett syndrome is most often misdiagnosed as autism, cerebral palsy, or non-specific developmental delay. While many health professionals may notRead More →
Plummer-Vinson syndrome can be treated effectively with iron supplementation and mechanical dilation. In case of significant obstruction of the esophageal lumen by esophageal web and persistent dysphagia despite iron supplementation, rupture and dilation of the web are necessary. Is Plummer-Vinson syndrome congenital? Causes. The cause of Plummer–Vinson syndrome is unknown;Read More →
Flat head syndrome is not dangerous and doesn’t affect brain development, and as long as they’re doing tummy time, most little ones grow out of it on their own by around six months, when they’re rolling over and starting to sit up. Can flat head be corrected? Self-Correction through RepositioningRead More →
The os trigonum is an extra (accessory) bone that sometimes develops behind the ankle bone (talus). It is connected to the talus by a fibrous band. The presence of an os trigonum in one or both feet is congenital (present at birth). What is a os trigonum mean? The osRead More →
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is not curable. There is no medicine that you can take that will stop IBS. However, IBS symptoms may lessen, go away for a while, or even go away altogether. Is irritable bowel syndrome for life? IBS is a chronic condition that you‘ll need to manage longRead More →
The Science of Wanderlust Brein says that he’s known people so desperate to continue traveling that they’ve ended up in foreign prisons after engaging in illegal activity to fund their journeys. Yet, only a tiny fraction of travelers he’s encountered actually have an impulse-control addiction reminiscent of dromomania. Can aRead More →
Reinking staged and starred as Roxie Hart in the revival of “Chicago,” with James Naughton as Billy Flynn. The casting of the twentysomething Reinking to replace the fiftysomething Verdon was considered insulting by some, while others thought Reinking too young and inexperienced for the role. Did Bob Fosse really danceRead More →
There’s no specific treatment for Horner syndrome. Often, Horner syndrome disappears when an underlying medical condition is effectively treated. How long does Horner’s syndrome last? If the lesion is not due to any pathological cause, a slow recovery lasting up to several weeks to 4 months can be expected. HowRead More →
Some sleepers should take extra precautions and speak to their doctor before using a weighted blanket. A weighted blanket may be unsuitable for people with certain medical conditions, including chronic respiratory or circulatory issues, asthma, low blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and claustrophobia. What immediately helps restless legs? Remedies forRead More →
Monosomy: Missing one chromosome from a pair. For example, if a female has one X chromosome (X monosomy) rather than two, she has Turner syndrome. Why is Turner syndrome called monosomy? About half of all girls with Turner syndrome have a monosomy disorder. Monosomy means that a person is missingRead More →