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What exactly is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HSM)? Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathies (HCM), also referred to as familial myopathies, is a family of inherited diseases which affects the cardiac muscles and tissue. It is passed down through the genes. The other terms often used to describe this condition are idiopathic hypertrophy subventricular tachycardia (IHSTC) and hypertrophagic sub ventricular tachycardia… Read More »

Fibroadenomas, also referred to as follicular units, occur in the tissues around and beneath the breast, typically in the peripectoral area. The condition is commonly known as "breast nodules".   Fibroenomas is a very common medical condition among women experiencing sudden hormonal changes, including during menopausal, pregnancy, puberty, or post-menopausal age. It's an uncommon cancer… Read More »

Hypertension, more formally known as hypertension, is a medical diagnosis that is made when the blood pressure or the systolic level keeps elevated, sometimes to dangerous levels, most of the time for no apparent reason. This is sometimes a result of poor diet and lifestyle, stress, lack of exercise, alcohol intake, obesity, and other health… Read More »

Asperger syndrome or autism spectrum disorder is a pervasive developmental disability characterized by a general inability to learn to socially interact. Typical symptoms of the disorder may include delayed and clumsy movements, poor coordination and awkward gestures, extreme shyness, low interest in social situations and abnormal preoccupations with one's appearance or repetitive, ritualized behaviors.  … Read More »

Although there is no definite proof that it has an effect on your health, people often ask what are the most common appendicitis symptoms.   Here are a few of the more common ones   The most common symptom is pain. The reason for this is simply because the pain is caused by an obstruction.… Read More »

The first signs of Down Syndrome can be seen in infants. A baby may display certain developmental delays when compared with other children. However, it does not mean that children with Down Syndrome are any less intelligent or that they are lesser than other children.   Babies with Down Syndrome are usually born with a… Read More »

Guillain barre syndrome is an uncommon condition that causes muscular weakness, usually on one side of the body.   The condition occurs in both humans and animals   Guillain barre syndrome is caused by the disorder called polymyositis. Polymyositis is a condition that affects the connective tissues. The connective tissue usually comprises the bones, muscles… Read More »

The word "tremor," which is derived from the Greek words for "shake"motion," is commonly used to refer to the uncontrollable trembling associated with essential tremor (ET) – a condition which can be brought about by a number of different conditions and illnesses – including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, post-traumatic stress disorder, extreme anxiety, stroke, cardiac… Read More »

  The word chills refers to the feeling of being extremely cold without an obvious cause   When your muscles contract and relax, you get the sensation of being freezing cold. If the symptoms last for more than a day or two, they're called chills. Chills can happen due to a cold or high fever… Read More »

An enlarged heart is also known as cardiogenic dilatation or idiopathic cardiomyopathy, and is a disease that occurs when the heart becomes unusually enlarged by various reasons including infection, stress or other heart disorders. Many people suffer from this condition over the course of their lives, requiring treatment through medication. While it is not always… Read More »