Syndrome

Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is a genetic disease that compromises the immune system involving T and B lymphocytes and blood cells that help control bleeding, platelets. Symptoms of Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome may include: Tendency to bleed Frequent infections? Caused by all types of microorganisms such as: ?? Eczema: Autoimmune manifestations Diagnosis of this disease may be made by […]

Computer vision syndrome is a set of symptoms and vision-related problems that occur in people who spend a lot of time in front of the computer, tablet or mobile phone screen, the most common being the appearance of dry eye sensation. Although the syndrome doesn’t affect everyone in the same way, their symptoms seem all

Morquio syndrome is a rare genetic disease that prevents spine growth when the child is still developing, usually between the ages of 3 and 8, this disease has no treatment and affects on average 1 person in 700,000, with a total deterioration of the skeleton and interference with mobility. The main characteristic of this disease

Hunter syndrome, also known as mucopolysaccharidosis type II or MPS II, is a rare genetic disease most common in men characterized by enzyme deficiency, iduronate-2-sulfatase, important for the proper functioning of the body. Due to the decrease in the activity of this enzyme, a accumulation of substances occurs inside the cells, resulting in severe symptoms

Hemolytic uremic syndrome, or SUH, is a syndrome characterized by three main symptoms: hemolytic anemia, acute renal failure and thrombopenia, which corresponds to a decrease in the number of platelets in the blood. This syndrome occurs more easily in children by consuming foods contaminated with bacteria such as Escherichia coli, but can also occur in

The diagnosis of Down syndrome can be made during pregnancy through specific tests such as nuchal clarity, cordocentesis and amniocentesis, which not all pregnant women need to do, but which are generally recommended by the obstetrician when the mother is over 35 years old or when the pregnant woman has Down syndrome. These tests may

To help a baby with Down syndrome sit and walk faster, the child should be taken to physical therapy from the third or fourth month of life to about 5 years of age, sessions are usually done 2 or 3 times a week and are performed in several exercises disguised as games that aim to

Angelman syndrome is a genetic and neurological disease characterized by seizures, disconnected movements, intellectual retardation, mudez and excessive laughter.Children with this syndrome have large mouth, tongue and jaw, small forehead and are usually blond and have blue eyes. The causes of Angelman syndrome are genetic and are related to the absence or mutation on chromosome

Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare but very serious skin condition that causes reddish lesions throughout the body and other changes, such as breathing difficulties and fever, that can endanger the life of the affected person. This syndrome usually occurs due to an allergic reaction to certain medications, especially penicillin or other antibiotics, so symptoms may

Gilbert syndrome, also known as constitutional liver dysfunction, is a genetic disease characterized by jaundice, which causes yellowish skin and eyes, is not considered a serious disease and does not trigger major health problems and therefore the person with the syndrome lives as long as he is not a carrier of the disease and with