Second Impact Syndrome
Second impact syndrome, or SIS, occurs when the brain swells fast following a second concussion, before the symptoms of the first concussion have resolved. This occurrence is uncommon, but when…
Encephalitis Lethargica
Encephalitis lethargica is a condition marked by a high fever, headache, double vision, delayed physical and mental responsiveness, and lethargy. In acute cases, people may develop a coma. In addition…
Chlamydia pneumoniae infection
Chlamydia pneumoniae is a kind of bacteria that can cause infections in the lungs, like pneumonia. C. pneumoniae is one of the reasons why people get pneumonia or lung infections…
Still’s Disease
Still's disease in adults is a rare form of inflammatory arthritis that causes fevers, rashes, and pain in the joints. It is also called Adult-onset Still's Disease (AOSD). Some adults…
Familial Mediterranean Fever
Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is a rare genetic condition that is most common in people of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern descent. FMF causes high fever and other symptoms that last…
Sunflower Syndrome
Overview Sunflower syndrome is a rare epileptic disease characterized by seizures with a high degree of stereotypy. Individuals with Sunflower syndrome turn toward a bright light while simultaneously waving one…
GVHD
Overview Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a potentially fatal complication that can arise following certain stem cell or bone marrow transplants. Before a transplant, tissue and cells from potential donors are…
Tinea Unguium
Tinea unguium is a widespread form of fungal infection. Also known as onychomycosis. The fungus typically attacks the fingernails and toenails. It is more prevalent in men, older adults, and…
CdLS Syndrome
Overview Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS syndrome) is a congenital genetic disorder. Multiple physical, intellectual, and behavioral characteristics describe it. Children with CdLS typically have a low birth weight, diminutive…
Hyperhidrosis
Sweating is a typical physiological function. All of us perspire in order to maintain a constant body temperature and ensure that all chemical reactions within the body function properly. When…
Krabbe Disease
Overview Nervous system cells are affected by an aberrant accumulation of galactolipids, a type of lipid. Krabbe disease is an uncommon hereditary disorder. In particular, the cells that create myelin…
Nutcracker Syndrome Symptoms and Treatment
The compression of your left renal (kidney) vein, often between your abdominal aorta and superior mesenteric artery, is known as nutcracker syndrome. This pressure on your vein inhibits blood circulation.…
MERRF Syndrome
MERRF syndrome (Myoclonic epilepsy with ragged-red fibers) is a condition that primarily affects the muscles and neurological system. In the majority of instances, this illness manifests throughout childhood or adolescence.…
Diamond-Blackfan Syndrome
Diamond-Blackfan syndrome or anemia (DBA) is an extremely uncommon blood illness that affects the bone marrow and inhibits the generation of red blood cells. It is a genetic condition caused…
Delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS)
Delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS) is a condition in which a person's sleep is delayed by two hours or more over what is regarded to be an appropriate or normal…