Syndrome

Shaken baby syndrome is a situation that can occur when the baby is shaken from side to side strongly and without holding the head, which can cause bleeding and lack of oxygen in the baby’s brain, as the neck muscles are very weak and lack strength to properly support the head. This syndrome can occur […]

Irlen syndrome, also known as scotopic sensitivity syndrome, is a situation characterized by impaired vision, in which letters seem to move, vibrate or disappear, as well as having difficulty concentrating on words, eye pain, sensitivity to light and difficulty identifying three. dimensional objects. This syndrome is considered hereditary, i.e. it is passed down from parent

Dry eye syndrome can be characterized by a decrease in the number of tears, which makes the eye a little drier than normal, as well as redness of the eyes, irritation and the feeling that there is a foreign body in the eye such as a grain or small particles of dust. Increased sensitivity to

Tourette’s syndrome is a neurological disease that causes a person to perform impulsive, frequent and repeated acts, also called tics, that can interfere with socialization and worsen a person’s quality of life, due to embarrassing situations. Tourette’s syndrome tics usually appear between the ages of 7 and 11, starting with simple movements, such as blinking

Fournier syndrome is a rare disease caused by the proliferation of bacteria in the genital area that promotes the death of cells in the region and leads to the appearance of gangrene symptoms, such as severe pain, odor and swelling in the area. This syndrome is most common in elderly men or immunocompromised people due

Scalded skin syndrome is a contagious disease that consists of a skin reaction to infection by certain species of bacteria of the genus Staphylococcus, which release a toxic substance that promotes peeling of the skin, leaving it looking like burned skin. Newborns and babies are more susceptible to this syndrome because their immune system is

Short leg syndrome, scientifically called lower limb dysmetry, is a situation in which one leg is shorter than the other and the difference between them can range from less than 1 cm to several centimeters. The greater the difference between the length of the two legs, the greater the discomfort of the person, since this

Proteus syndrome is a rare genetic disease characterized by excessive and asymmetrical growth of bones, skin and other tissues, resulting in gigantism of various limbs and organs, mainly arms, legs, skull and spinal cord. Symptoms of Proteus syndrome usually appear between 6 and 18 months, and excessive and disproportionate growth tends to stop in adolescence.

Broken heart syndrome, also known as Takotsuba cardiomyopathy, is a rare condition that causes heart attack-like symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or fatigue that can occur during periods of severe emotional stress, such as a separation process. or after the death of a family member, for example. Most of the time this

Wheezing baby syndrome, also known as childhood wheezing, is characterized by episodes of wheezing and coughing that occur frequently, usually caused by hypersensitivity of the newborn’s lungs, which shrink in the presence of certain stimuli. , such as a cold, allergy or reflux, for example. The presence of wheezing in the chest is not always