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Microcephaly (from Neo-Latin microcephalia, from Ancient Greek μικρός mikrós "small" and κεφαλή kephalé "head" [2]) is a medical condition involving a smaller-than-normal head. [3] Microcephaly may be present at birth or it may develop in the first few years of life. [3]
Rett syndrome diagnosis involves close observation of the child's growth and development to observe any abnormalities in regards to developmental milestones. [58] A diagnosis is considered when decreased head growth is observed. Conditions with similar symptoms must first be ruled out. [58] There are certain criteria that must be met for the ...
Eagle syndrome (also termed stylohyoid syndrome, [1] styloid syndrome, [2] stylalgia, [3] styloid-stylohyoid syndrome, [2] or styloid–carotid artery syndrome) [4] is an uncommon condition commonly characterized but not limited to sudden, sharp nerve-like pain in the jaw bone and joint, back of the throat, and base of the tongue, triggered by swallowing, moving the jaw, or turning the neck. [1]
Having symptoms of tachysensia is correlated with various underlying conditions, including substance use, migraine, epilepsy, head trauma, and encephalitis. Regardless of an individual's disease diagnosis, tachysensia is often included as a symptom associated with Alice in Wonderland Syndrome since it is classified as a perceptual distortion.
Seckel syndrome, or microcephalic primordial dwarfism (also known as bird-headed dwarfism, Harper's syndrome, Virchow–Seckel dwarfism and bird-headed dwarf of Seckel [1]) is an extremely rare congenital nanosomic disorder.
No cure for the condition is known. [7] Some treatments, particularly triamcinolone injections and 5% minoxidil topical creams, [11] [10] are effective in speeding hair regrowth. [7] [1] Sunscreen, head coverings to protect from cold and sun, and glasses, if the eyelashes are missing, are also recommended. [7]
In about 75% of cases, it is inherited from a parent with the condition, while in about 25% it is a new mutation. [1] Diagnosis is often based on the Ghent criteria, [9] family history and genetic testing (DNA analysis). [2] [4] [3] There is no known cure for MFS. [1] Many of those with the disorder have a normal life expectancy with proper ...
Symptoms of a mild brain injury include headaches, confusion, ringing ears, fatigue, changes in sleep patterns, mood or behavior. Other symptoms include trouble with memory, concentration, attention or thinking. Mental fatigue is a common debilitating experience and may not be linked by the patient to the original (minor) incident.