Syndromes Overview

Encyclopedia: Syndrome

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In medicine and psychology, the term syndrome refers to the association of several clinically recognizable features, signs , symptoms , phenomena or characteristics that often occur together, so that the presence of one feature alerts the physician to the presence of the others. In recent decades the term has been used outside of medicine to refer to a combination of phenomena seen in association. In technical medical language, a "syndrome"...


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Marfan Syndrome

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People with Marfan syndrome have weak connective tissues in the heart, skeletal system, eyes and other organs. The aorta may enlarge, the spine may curve and the eye lens may dislocate. These symptoms are quite variable among people with Marfan syndrome and can range from mild to severe.

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Downs Syndrome

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Children born with Down syndrome vary widely in their symptoms. The most common symptoms include: mental retardation, an upward slant to the eyes, decreased muscle tone, flattened facial profile with depressed nasal bridge and small nose, small mouth and abnormal shape to the ears, and laxity around the body's joints

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Carpal Tunnel Guide

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This guide is designed for those who have already been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome and are deciding how to treat it. The guide explains your treatment options, including the pros and cons of each.

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What do you call those people who work with syndromes?
I really dont know.... im thinking that you need to be a doctor or summin...

hmmm, there are lot of different syndromes that cut across a lot of fields, psychology, medicine, etc. I need more information then that.

Asked by *YESH* - 25 months ago

R there specfic syndromes that concisely describe a noncustodial?
Are there specfic syndromes that concisely describe a noncustodial parents sense of burnout...

I would guess that frustration and guilt are two primary emotions which result from this life predicament.

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For those with diabetes testing your blood sugar is an important part of managing your health. Whether you're a pro or just starting out this slide show from the Mayo Clinic takes you through the entire process from washing your hands to recording the numbers to storing your glucometer.

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