Rare Diseases

Mermaid Syndrome
Mermaid syndrome is a rare congenital deformity, wherein both the legs are fused together. Read on to know more about mermaid syndrome.

Hereditary Fructose Intolerance
Hereditary fructose intolerance is a rare disorder, in which the body is not able to break down fructose due to lack of liver enzymes. This article will give you an insight into hereditary fructose intolerance symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and diet.

Stiff Man Syndrome
Looking for some information on stiff man syndrome? The following article on stiff man syndrome will cover all the information you need to know, regarding the symptoms and treatments of this disorder.

Progeria Symptoms
Progeria symptoms comprise normal aging signs occurring in children. Though born without any unusual signs, these children begin to show slow growth and other progeria characteristics within their first year of life. Read on to understand more about this condition.

Stiff Person Syndrome
Stiff person syndrome is a rare neurological disorder with an unknown cause. This article will tell you more on the stiff man syndrome symptoms and treatment.

Ankle Brachial Index
Ankle brachial index is done to analyze whether the person has a risk of peripheral vascular disease. Ankle brachial index, simply put is the ratio between the blood pressure in the lower legs and in the arms. Read on to know more about the ankle brachial pressure index.

Cervical Dystonia Treatment
Cervical dystonia treatment is currently aimed at reducing the symptoms, as there is no cure for this rare disorder. Let us take a look at the various aspects of cervical dystonia treatment.

Mermaid Syndrome Causes
Mermaid syndrome is a rare congenital disease. Read on to know all about the mermaid syndrome causes, facts and treatments.

Mermaid Syndrome Facts
Mermaid syndrome or sirenomelia mermaid syndrome is a deadly birth defect in which the two lower limbs of the newborn are attached or fused together as one. It is a mermaid syndrome fact that is named so because the two fused lower limbs look like a mermaid's tail. Let us get more informed on the mermaid syndrome facts. This article provides all the mermaid syndrome information.

Dry Drowning in Children
Dry drowning in children is among the many severe medical conditions which are a great concern for parents. It occurs when the lungs are filled with a small amount of water. This results in laryngospasms which restricts the amount of water aspirated into the lungs and ...Read on to know more on dry drowning in infants...

Dry Drowning Symptoms
Dry drowning is a very serious condition, usually fatal if not treated. For this reason, as soon as dry drowning symptoms are observed in a person, he should immediately be taken to the hospital for proper medical treatment. Read on to know more on dry drowning symptoms in toddlers and younger children...

Costello Syndrome
A syndrome that is rarely observed the world over, the Costello syndrome is caused by mutations of the HRAS gene. It is responsible for uncontrolled cell growth in the human body which leads to both cancerous as well as noncancerous tumors.

Ataxia Telangiectasia Syndrome: Symptoms and Treatment
Ataxia telangiectasia is a genetic disorder which mainly affects the control center of the brain and compromises the immune system in many cases. It is very rare and equally complex in the range of symptoms and effects.

Pierre Robin Syndrome
The ill-famed Pierre Robin Syndrome, also known as the Pierre Robin Sequence, or the Pierre Robin Malformation causes facial disfiguration. To find out more about the causes and treatment for this disorder, read on...

Cerebellar Ataxia
Cerebellar ataxia is a type of ataxia that is related to improper functioning of cerebellum. To know more about cerebellar ataxia, read on...

Job Syndrome
Job syndrome, first described in 1966, is a rare immunodeficiency disorder affecting one in a million people. It is characterized by the presence of high levels of an antibody called immunoglobulin (IgE) in the blood. Job syndrome patients are greatly susceptible to fungal and bacterial infections as their immune systems become highly sensitive to microbes.

Miller Fisher Syndrome
The Miller Fisher syndrome is an AIDP or Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. This autoimmune disorder is usually triggered by some infection and affects the peripheral nervous system. It is a peripheral neuropathy that manifests in the form of ascending paralysis...

Early Symptoms of Scleroderma
Scleroderma, an autoimmune disease, is characterized by fibrosis in the skin and other body parts. Here is some information about the symptoms and treatment of scleroderma.

Lymphedema Treatments
Lymphedema treatment comprises compression therapy, medications and physical therapy, these are widely used to minimize the swelling of the affected part. Read to know about some effective lymphedema treatments.

Reye's Syndrome
Reye's Syndrome is a rare illness whose main symptoms are brain dysfunction and degeneration of the liver. This article explores the many aspects, including causes, symptoms and prevention of the illness.

Goldenhar Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Goldenhar syndrome is a disorder that causes distortion to the facial and internal parts of a child...

Proteus Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Proteus syndrome is a very rare disorder causing uncontrolled and abnormal changes in the patient's body. Possibility of occurrence of this disease is less than 1 in million.

Cushing’s Syndrome - Symptoms and Treatments
Cushing’s syndrome is a rare disorder that mostly affects adults of age group 20 to 50 years. To know the symptoms and treatments of Cushing's syndrome, read on...

Rare Genetic Diseases and Disorders
Genetic diseases are caused due to disorder in the genome of an individual. They result in many chronic conditions that have no cure; however, researches on treatment for rare genetic diseases and disorders are ongoing.

Details of Jett Travolta’s Death Become More Clear
Jett Travolta, who died last Friday in the Bahamas, leaves behind grief-stricken parents and media misconceptions about the cause and nature of his death.

What Causes Neuroblastoma?
Neuroblastoma is one of the most common types of cancer that affects the children. This kind of tumor starts in the nerve tissues of infants and young children. Genetic abnormality is one of the main causes of neuroblastoma.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder - BDD
Does one of your acquaintance spend most of his/her time in front of the mirror? Is the person obsessed about his/her looks? If you think it is abnormal, read this article to know more about the abnormality called Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Williams Syndrome
If you want to know more about Williams Syndrome, read this article which discusses its characteristics and cause.

Characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Read on to know more about the fetal alcohol syndrome and its characteristics…

Botulism
Botulism affects about a 110 people in the United States every year. Although the disease is rare, it can cause very serious complications. Read on to know more...

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: TMJ Symptoms and Treatment
If you feel a pain in you ear and feel like chewing and grinding all the time probably its time for you to go and get a check up as you might be suffering from TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) disorder since the ones that I mentioned are symptoms of TMJ. Do not worry TMJ disorders do have treatments, to know more, read this article.

Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder that affects the peripheral nerves of the body. Read more about it, as well as the symptoms of this disease.

Black Death - The Black Plague
Black Death, the Black Plague was the worst disease human race has ever witnessed. It has got one of the darkest period in human history due to its terrible consequences. Let us make sure that it will never surface again…

Is one of your legs longer then the other?
More then 50% of the globe population has an actual leg-length difference although most people assume that their legs are perfectly symmetrical. The test briefly described below can give you a hint in finding if you are in the same situation or not.

Mercury Poisoning Symptoms
Mercury Poisoning is caused due to over exposure (usually amalgam dental filling) and can result into many unrelated diseases. Let us have a look at these Symptoms of Mercury Poisoning.

Making Sense of Sensory Integration Dysfunction Disorder
Sensory Integration Dysfunction Disorder is a complex disorder seen mainly in young children. A better understanding of this condition can help parents to cope with its bewildering and frustrating effects.

How to Rid your Home of Hidden Health Hazards
What smells good can make you feel bad. Here’s how to sniff out and eliminate those problem-causing products before they harm your health.

Using a Tiny Razor and Cryoplasty to Clear Plaque from Arteries
Peripheral artery disease afflicts at least 12 million Americans, causing unbearable pain due to leg arteries being clogged with plaque. Now there are two new treatments for PAD—a tiny plaque-shearing razor called the SilverHawk.

Oral Motor and Its Affect on Feeding Disorders
Does your child have an open mouth posture, difficulty drinking from a straw, or spill liquids while drinking? Then he could have an oral motor deficit. Following these tips can help your child strengthen these muscles, which will help him improve his eating and speech abilities.

Symptoms Of Cerebrovascular Disease
The signs and symptoms of cerebrovascular disease depend on the location of the hemorrhage, thrombus, or embolus and the extent of cerebral tissue affected.

Congenital Diseases
The excitement has just begun... You have happily discovered that you are pregnant. You are worried about morning sickness and whatever else lies ahead. What tests do you need to do?

What Role Does Maxivision Play in Macular Degeneration?
Discover how Maxivision remedies Macular Degeneration. Be informed of the basic information about Macular Degeneration.

How To Treat Cat Bites:Learn To Prevent Your Cat From Biting You
A complete guide on why cats bite, how to treat cat bites, how to prevent a cat bite by identifying a cat's warning signals and how to treat the cat scratch disease.

Reasons for Choosing Bloodless Medicine and Surgery
There are many reasons for choosing bloodless medicine and surgery. Before you choose a hospital, you need to do research and ask questions. Since bloodless medicine and surgery is not offered at all hospitals, the time you take to research and find a hospital that is right for you is crucial in making a choice for your health and wellbeing.

Using Vinpocetine to Improve Brain Functioning
Poor brain circulation is one of the most significant mechanisms responsible for the cognitive decline associated with aging—typically, problems remembering names, directions, appointments, as well as disorientation and memory lapses. Research indicates that Vinpocetine can guard against such developments by increasing blood circulation in the brain

Norwalk Virus Treatment and Prevention
Norwalk virus or norovirus is a common cause of food-borne illnesses. It greatly affects the human gastrointestinal system. It can be prevented by following the preventive measures and it can be treated by oral rehydration.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
If you are under 18 years old and you lose your temper, argue with adults, actively "defy or refuse to comply with the requests or rules of adults", deliberately do things that annoy said adults, blame others for your mistakes or misbehavior - then unquestionably you are a sick little puppy.

Coping with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) in Teenagers
Signs and symptoms of TMD clearly make an early appearance in children between the ages 12 and 18. The key words to keep in mind about TMD treatment for children are "conservative" and "reversible."

Vytorin Side Effects - Are They Really Rare and Minimal?
Merck Pharmaceuticals' is running a very clever TV commercial, that suggests Vytorin side effects "are rare and minimal."

Taking the Shame out of Pudendal Neuralgia!
Chronic pelvic pain affects 15-30% of men and women. Some men and women suffer from a rare disease called Pudendal Neuralgia. Learn about it's diagnosis, treatment and outcomes.

Stop suffering with things in silence
Learn all about the common ailments of today and the ways to eliminate them fast.

The Cleft Defect in Infants
This condition can be very traumatic for the parents as well as the child.

Types of and Causes of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is not a disease it is a condition. There are three common types of cerebral palsy.

The Shocking Truth About Germs!
How this awareness can save you a lot of headaches (literally) and keep you and your family healthy throughout the most contagious seasons.

Coping with a Birth Disorder in your child
If you have a child who has been diagnosed with a serious birth disorder, this is an extremely trying time in your...

Advances in Prosthetic Devices Offer Increased Freedom for Amputees
Strong, lightweight materials and advances in technology have translated into more comfort and higher function for amputees

Lichen Sclerosis
Lichen sclerosis can be hard to diagnosis. This article describes some symptoms of lichen sclerosis, but for more information click on the link at the bottom of this page.

Chip Reads Mind of Paralysed Man
A severely paralysed man has become the first person to be fitted with a brain implant that allows him to control everyday objects by thought alone.

We Can Now Cure Dutch Disease
For some nations, natural resoures are a curse - but it needn't be so. There is a curious phenomenon that economists call the resource curse - so named because, on average, countries with large endowments of natural resources perform worse than countries less well endowed.

Mystery Disease Spreads: 75 New Cases
Seventy-five people have been infected by a mystery flu bug in Hong Kong in the last day, bringing the total number of cases in the city to 685. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), a pneumonia-like virus that has killed 63 people and infected almost 1,900 in 12 countries, is being...

THE DISABLING EFFECTS OF SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER
Approximately 10 percent of Americans currently suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder and related disorders.