If you are a woman suffering from PCOS, you probably have heard that there are many symptoms of PCOS.   Although there are many of these symptoms, it is very difficult to say what each is   A woman who has PCOS might have a few symptoms, but it may not be all of the… Read More »

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is probably the most widely reported demyelinating condition of the central nervous system   In this condition, the body's immune system attacks the myelinated sheath or the myelin cells that make and maintain the myelin sheath. This results in inflammation and damage to these cells and eventually to the nerve cells, which… Read More »

Hepatic steatosis is a condition where the liver tissue accumulates in excess of five percent of the total liver volume, causing severe damage to the organ. Lipid accumulation in the liver can be beneficial; however, excessive liver lipid storage can result in liver metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, fibrosis, and even advanced stages of nonalcoholic fatty liver… Read More »

Charcot Marie Tooth disease (CMT), also known as peripheral neuropathy, is a progressive sensory and motor neuropathy of the central nervous system characterized by complete loss of muscle and sensation throughout the whole body. This neuropathy is the second most common inherited neuropathy affecting almost one out of every two,500 people worldwide.   Charcot Marie… Read More »

Wrist pain can be caused by various injuries or sprains from falls   But other symptoms may be due to more long term problems, including carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain and arthritis.   If you suspect that you have a painful condition of the wrist, it is a good idea to see your doctor right… Read More »

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 »