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… Parkinson-Plus Syndromes On this page: Overview Overview Parkinson-plus syndromes are a group of neurological conditions that are … to Parkinson's disease but have unique features. These syndromes can be hard to diagnose because the symptoms are …
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… Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Cancer Risk On this page: Overview Overview Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) increases the risk of colon cancer. The … of increased risk depends on the type of inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease of the …
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… Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome? Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a heart rhythm problem that causes a very fast …
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… Pregnancy: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome On this page: Overview Overview … These problems are usually caused by carpal tunnel syndrome . They usually go away after pregnancy. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve in your …
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… Fitz-Hugh–Curtis Syndrome On this page: Overview Overview Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome occurs when pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) … around it. It causes pain in the upper right belly. This syndrome happens when bacteria enter the abdominal cavity …
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… Down Syndrome, Ages 5 to 13 On this page: If your child with Down syndrome is between the ages of 5 and 13, you will likely … excessive weight gain is common for children with Down syndrome, providing your child with healthy meals and …
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… Infantile Spasms (West Syndrome) On this page: Overview Overview Infantile spasms (West syndrome) is a type of epilepsy that usually starts before a … for seconds and may occur in clusters. Children with West syndrome have certain changes in the electrical impulses in …
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… Complex Regional Pain Syndrome On this page: What is complex regional pain syndrome? Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a term used to describe a group of …
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… Down Syndrome: Grooming and Hygiene On this page: Overview … Overview As your child with Down syndrome enters puberty, grooming and hygiene become … self-care tasks on his or her own. Down Syndrome Dry Skin and Itching Menarche Puberty Issues …
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… Lupus and Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome On this page: Overview … had blood clots is said to have antiphospholipid antibody syndrome . This can lead to mild or severe blood-clotting … . Pregnant women with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome need to be closely monitored. …
