Treacher-Collins syndrome is an autosomal dominant condition that is present from birth and affects the growth of bones and other facial tissues. Treacher Collins syndrome is a very rare disorder and tends to affect about 1 in every 50,000 individuals. It is usually runs in families and is passed on from one generation to another.… Continue reading Treacher Collins Syndrome
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Turner Syndrome
Turner syndrome is a disorder that is caused due to the presence of partial or missing sex chromosomes. It tends to affect only women and girls. Turner syndrome can lead to a number of developmental and medical difficulties such as failure to start puberty, cardiac abnormalities, short stature, some learning deficiencies and infertility. Turner syndrome… Continue reading Turner Syndrome
Burning Mouth Syndrome
Burning mouth syndrome is a condition that results in persistent burning pain in the mouth. This pain may affect the gums, tongue, roof of the mouth, lips, inside part of the cheeks and other parts of the oral cavity. The pain associated with burning mouth syndrome is generally widespread within the mouth, is severe and… Continue reading Burning Mouth Syndrome
Down Syndrome – Pictures, Life Expectancy, Causes, Symptoms,Treatment
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder, caused due to abnormality in the cell division involving chromosome 21. The disorder causes a permanent developmental delay, mental retardation and many other problems. The severities of Down syndrome vary and as such the problems of developmental delays also vary from mild to serious conditions. Learning difficulties are the… Continue reading Down Syndrome – Pictures, Life Expectancy, Causes, Symptoms,Treatment