Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic Syndrome is characterized by the release of excessive amounts of protein in the urine due to damaged kidneys. People affected by the syndrome have low levels of protein and…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ? Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is generally characterized by long-term fatigue that does not get resolved by rest. The feeling of exhaustion tends to get…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ? Carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS occurs when the median nerve in the carpal tunnel gets compressed, resulting in the manifestation of its symptoms. The…
Proteus Syndrome
What is Proteus Syndrome ? The renowned “Elephant Man”, Joseph Merrick, was believed to be afflicted by Proteus Syndrome (PS). The syndrome causes several abnormal tumors in different parts of…
Post Concussion Syndrome
Post-concussion syndrome is a multiple combination of various post-concussion signs such as dizziness, nausea, headaches, that may last for weeks and months after a head injury, which has caused the…
Shaken Baby Syndrome
What is shaken baby syndrome ? Shaken baby syndrome is a severe brain injury, caused by head trauma due to violent shaking of the baby. Shaken baby syndrome is a…
Turrets syndrome – Symptoms, Treatment
What is Turrets syndrome ? Turrets syndrome is a neurological condition, wherein an affected individual makes unusual sounds and movements and which generally cannot be controlled by them. Such movements…
Cushing’s syndrome
What is Cushing's syndrome ? Cushing’s syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused due to chronic exposure of the body’s tissues to extreme levels of the cortisol hormone. It is often…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS refers to a medical disorder affecting the large intestine. This illness causes discomforting abdominal pain and cramping. The person with…
Metabolic Syndrome
What is Metabolic Syndrome ? Metabolic syndrome refers to a condition in which an individual suffers from a group of risk factors, making him or her vulnerable to developing more…