Have you ever seen or observed someone or people who have various developmental disorders like autistic disorder (people with autistic disorder often have problems with social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests), and yet still, this set of people have amazing talents and skills that you can never dream to have. If you are hearing or seeing this for the first time, then yeah, such people exist. They might have intellectual disabilities but they are able to memorize a thousand words in under 15 minutes, play a musical instrument with such skill it can be considered…
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Introduction to Dysautonomia Dysautonomia refers to a disorder of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) function that generally involves failure of the sympathetic or parasympathetic components of the ANS, but dysautonomia involving excessive or overactive ANS actions also can occur. Dysautonomia can be local, as in reflex sympathetic dystrophy, or generalized, as in pure autonomic failure. It can be acute and reversible, as in Guillain-Barre syndrome, or chronic and progressive.Several common conditions such as diabetes and alcoholism can include dysautonomia. Dysautonomia also can occur as a primary condition or in association with degenerative neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease. Other diseases…
Have you ever seen abnormal changes in the shape, color, texture, and growth of your fingernails or toenails.? Or have you seen this occurring in other people’s nails? If you are here reading this article, then you want to find out what is behind these abnormal changes. This is due to a condition known as nail dystrophy. Yeah, nail dystrophy is commonly diagnosed when abnormal changes occur to a person’s nails. This article will explain all there is to know about nail dystrophy; what causes it? What is its symptoms? How can it be treated? What can be done to…
The normal state of consciousness comprises either the state of wakefulness, awareness, or alertness in which most human beings function while not asleep or one of the recognized stages of normal sleep from which the person can be readily awakened. The abnormal state of consciousness is more difficult to define and characterize, as evidenced by the many terms applied to altered states of consciousness by various observers. Among such terms are clouding of consciousness, confusional state, delirium, lethargy, obtundation, stupor, dementia, hypersomnia, vegetative state, akinetic mutism, locked-in syndrome, coma, and brain death. Many of these terms mean different things to…
Are your nails going green? Or have you seen people with green nails instead of the white color you are used to? Sometimes the color might not be green only. It might vary from blue-green to green-brown, or green-yellow. Usually, only one or two nails are involved. And in some cases, the whole nails change in color, [ninja_tables id=”73430″] Now you are definitely wondering what causes this because that is why you are here, and today, Healthsoothe – your number one trusted health site will answer all your questions concerning this condition. Now, you must have heard of a condition…
A bounding pulse is when a person feels their heart beating harder or more vigorously than usual. [ninja_tables id=”73422″] People are often worried that a bounding pulse is a sign of a heart problem. However, anxiety or panic attacks cause many cases and will resolve on their own. People may notice their heartbeat feels stronger in their chest or when they feel for their pulse in the neck or wrist. They might also notice an irregular heartbeat or heart palpitations. In this article, we look at the causes and symptoms of a bounding pulse. We also discuss ways that people…
Schamberg disease represents the most common type of pigmented purpuric dermatoses (PPDs), a chronic, benign, cutaneous eruptions characterized by petechiae, purpura, and increased skin pigmentation (brown, red, or yellow patchy). [ninja_tables id=”73418″] The PPDs are grouped into five clinical entities: Schamberg’s purpura, Majocchi purpura, lichen aureus, Gougerot-Blum purpura and, eczematid-like purpura of Doucas and Kapetanakis. Schamberg disease (SD) has also been called: progressive pigmentary dermatosis of Schamberg, purpura pigmentosa progressive, and Schamberg’s purpura. It is commonly seen in males and mainly affects the tibial regions, and could involve thighs, buttocks, trunk, or upper extremities. This article focuses on this schamberg…
The half-moon shape at the base of your fingernail is known as a lunula. Lunulae cover the bottom of your nail, just above your cuticle. [ninja_tables id=”73415″] Lunulae are part of your nail matrix. The matrix refers to the tissue just beneath your nail. It contains nerves, lymph, and blood vessels. It also produces the cells that become the hardened nail plate, which is what you see. Although everyone has a nail matrix, not everyone will see or have a lunula on each nail. Those who do have a lunula may notice that they vary in appearance across each nail.…
Defining/Explaining Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP) [ninja_tables id=”73411″] Peak inspiratory pressure is the pressure that is generated by the ventilator to overcome both airway resistance and alveolar resistance. The goal of the pressure is to obtain the set inspiratory flow and the tidal volume goal that is set by the provider. The maximum amount of pressure exerted in the lungs while inhaling is known as peak inspiratory pressure (PIP).[mfn]https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/nursing-and-health-professions/peak-inspiratory-pressure[/mfn] The number in mechanical ventilation represents a positive pressure which is in centimeters of water pressure (cmH2O). It is frequently referred to as the maximum inspiratory pressure (MIPO) in normal breathing, which…
Definition and Description of Smith Lemli Opitz Syndrome Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome is a congenital or developmental condition that affects many bodily systems. This disorder is distinguished by unusual facial characteristics, a tiny head shape (microcephaly), intellectual handicap or learning difficulties, and behavioral difficulties. Many of the children impacted by this syndrome have autism, a developmental disorder that hampers speech and social interaction. Heart, lung, kidney, gastrointestinal system, and genitalia malformations are also prevalent. Newborns having Smith Lemli Opitz syndrome have low muscle tone (hypotonia), have eating problems, and develop at a slower rate than typical infants. The majority of affected…