Moebius syndrome is an uncommon neurological disease. The disorder is present from birth and is characterized by deficient capability to laterally move the eyes as well as paralysis of the muscles in the face. Moebius syndrome was first reported in 1888 by Paul Julius Moebius. Most of the children affected by Moebius syndrome are born… Continue reading Moebius Syndrome
Category: Syndromes
Compartment Syndrome
What is Compartment Syndrome? It is a rare, neuromuscular disorder that results from exercise and leads to experience of inflammation, pain and occasionally even disability of the affected muscles in the arms and legs. Any individual can get affected by compartment syndrome. However, the condition is more common in athletes who engage in strenuous activities… Continue reading Compartment Syndrome
Cushing Syndrome
Cushing’s syndrome is a condition caused due to prolonged and chronic exposure of the body to excessive levels of hormone known as cortisol. The disorder is also known as hypercortisolism. The primary cause of Cushing’s syndrome is the use of corticosteroids. It may also be caused when the body produces excessive quantities of the cortisol… Continue reading Cushing Syndrome
Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome
Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome is a genetic disorder that is caused due to deletion of a part of the chromosome 4. It is characterized by several distinctive symptoms such as a unique and unusual facial appearance, intellectual disability, extreme developmental delays, seizures and several other forms of congenital defects. Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome tends to occur in approximately 1… Continue reading Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome