What are the signs of Tourette syndrome? Valerie Scott, MD explains.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is also know as CTS. CTS happens when the median nerve that goes through the carpal tunnel is compressed. The carpal tunnel or carpal canal is the passage way that connects the forearm to the palm. The carpal canal is very narrow, and when any of the tendons that pass through it swells it causes carpal tunnel syndrome. It is very important to recognize the signs of carpal tu...
That disease is a neurological disorder which comes along with repetitive and involuntary body movements known as tics. A French neurologist in the year 1885 first mentioned and described this particular condition to the world . This neurologist was Dr. Georges Gilles de le Tourette....
Irritable bowel syndrome is perhaps one of the most difficult medical problems to diagnose. In addition to having no specific cause, irritable bowel syndrome cannot also be tested as there are no diagnostic tests that can confirm the condition....
A polycystic ovary is a disease in which the follicles do not grow in the ovaries. This may be related to a condition known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This is a very common condition, occurring in about 1 in 5 women....
Down syndrome is one kind of disorder of children. When a child carries an extra genetic information or element into its chromosome then this phenomena can be called as Down syndrome. Every parent should be aware of this syndrome....
The irritable bowel syndrome diet is said to be the most effective way to reduce the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Read on and learn more about this IBS diet....
Characteristics of fetal alcohol syndrome symptoms include: stunted or diminished growth, low weight at birth and after birth, mental retardation (ranging from mild to severe), poor performance, mood swings, low IQ (in the 60s), small head size, abnormal posture, and heart murmurs (which may or may not go away.)...
Children and teens are rarely brought in for psychological treatment for tic disorders or Tourette's Disorder. However, children with tics are usually suffering from anxiety or embarrassment that displaying the tics in front of others brings. Treatment of tic disorders often can reduce the frequency of the tics as well as help children and their family understand the tics and how to cope with them in their daily lives....
When the symptoms of irritable bowel first start affecting you, feeling confused is what you may feel as to just what is wrong. Maybe you are aware that you are facing some kind of digestive troubles, so read this article to get some information about what is exactly going on....
IT Band Syndrome is one of the most common causes of knee pain in runners. It is an overuse injury caused by repetitive friction of the iliotibial band across the Lateral Epicondyle. This syndrome presents as lateral (outside) knee pain due to tightness of the ITB and hip abductors. As a result of movement of the band during flexion and extension of the knee and hip, a tight band could be responsi...