Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS), a functional form of kidney failure, is one of the many possible causes of AKI. HRS is potentially reversible but involves highly complex pathogenetic mechanisms and equally complex clinical and therapeutic management. Once HRS has developed, it has a very poor prognosis. Can you recover from liverRead More →
Hyponatremia is common in patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension, and is characterized by excessive renal retention of water relative to sodium due to reduced solute-free water clearance. The primary cause is increased release of arginine vasopressin. How does hepatorenal syndrome affect the kidneys? The hallmark of the syndrome isRead More →
Because Lambert-Eaton syndrome is associated with lung cancer, your provider may order X-rays or a CT scan of your lungs. Another condition called myasthenia gravis has symptoms that are very similar to Lambert-Eaton syndrome. How do you get LEMS? Causes of LEMS LEMS is caused by the body’s natural defencesRead More →
The condition may progress slowly, so the typical symptoms of dry eyes and mouth may take years to show. However, rapid onset can also occur. Symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe, and the progression is often unpredictable. Women are most commonly affected by Sjogren’s syndrome. Is Sjogren’s syndrome lifelong?Read More →
Patellar (kneecap) fractures often damage the articular cartilage that covers and protects the underside of the bone. Even though the broken bone heals, the joint surface may no longer be smooth. There is friction when the patella moves against the joint surface of the femur. Over time, this can leadRead More →
Although the exact incidence of Tourette syndrome is uncertain, it is estimated to affect 1 to 10 in 1,000 children. This disorder occurs in populations and ethnic groups worldwide, and it is more common in males than in females. Are you born with Tourette syndrome or do you develop it?Read More →
Fact: Untreated rumination disorder is dangerous. If left untreated, it can cause many problems. While some are mild, like bad breath, others can be life-threatening, like choking. Rumination syndrome can also cause: Abdominal discomfort. Is rumination disorder genetic? Ruminative response style is a passive and repetitive way of responding toRead More →
Irlen syndrome is a difficulty with visual perceptual processing and is not an ‘eye’ problem. It affects well over half of autistic people but also occurs in approximately 15% of the neuro-typical population. What is scotopic sensitivity syndrome? In 1983 Helen Irlen1 described the scotopic sensitivity syndrome (SSS) as aRead More →
A soft marker is a fetal sonographic finding that is not an abnormality of development and generally has no negative impact on the baby’s health. It does, however, increase the likelihood (odds) of there being an underlying diagnosis, such as Down syndrome, in the pregnancy. What markers did your DownRead More →
As with all mitochondrial diseases, there is no cure for KSS. Treatments are based on the types of symptoms and organs involved, and may include: Coenzyme Q10, insulin for diabetes, cardiac drugs, and a cardiac pacemaker which may be life-saving. How is Kearns-Sayre syndrome passed? Most cases of Kearns-Sayre syndromeRead More →