Korsakoff Syndrome
Korsakoff Syndrome is a chronic memory disorder caused by severe vitamin B1 deficiency. Though alcohol abuse is most commonly linked with this disease, AIDS, poor nutrition, chronic infection and …
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Benign Fasciculation Syndrome
Fasciculation is involuntary twitching of the muscles that do not do any harm. Most people have experienced twitching in their eyelids at least once in a lifetime, and this …
Capgras Syndrome
Individuals suffering from Capgras syndrome irrationally think that someone close to them has been exchanged with an imposter. In some cases, such patients may also perceive pets or inanimate …
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome, sometimes also called ‘ulnar nerve entrapment’ is a disorder involving the ulnar nerve which becomes swollen or irritated when excessive pressure is exerted on it. The …
Sundowner’s Syndrom
Sundowning refers to a confused state that occurs during the day or late night. Different types of behaviors like aggression, anxiety, confusion, and ignorance are some of the outcomes of this syndrome. Sometimes …
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) develops due to intemperate cannabis use. It is easily mistaken with other health issues like drug-seeking behavior, eating disorder, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. These …
Savant Syndrome
Savant syndrome characterizes various uncommon abilities, in this condition, a person’s mental abnormality exhibit uniqueness. There are certain skills that are excelled by these people like artistic ability, rapid …
Cushing Syndrome
Cushing syndrome is the disorderliness of the hormone caused by the extended revelation of the tissues to the elevated levels of cortisol hormone. It is also known as ‘hypercortisolism’, it has a …
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
ITBS or Iliotibial Band Syndrome is a knee injury which is common amongst cyclists, runners, and military personnel. It causes unusual pain due to irritation and inflammation of the …
Noonan Syndrome
Noonan Syndrome is a hereditary disorder that hinders the normal body development. It involves rare heart defects, short stature, facial characteristics, slowed growth, bleeding problems, rib cage and bone malfunctions. Genetic mutation generates this disorder, and a baby inherits it from the parent’s affected gene …