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Surgery is generally a last resort in hypopnea treatment, but is a site-specific option for the upper airway. Depending on the cause of obstruction, surgery may focus on the soft palate, the uvula, tonsils, adenoids or the tongue. There are also more complex surgeries that are performed with the adjustment of other bone structures - the mouth ...
Abandoned child syndrome is a proposed behavioral or psychological condition that is said to result from the loss of one or both parents.Abandonment may be physical or emotional; that is, the parent may abandon the child by failing to be present in their life, or by withholding affection, nurturing, or stimulation. [1]
Developmental regression is when a child who has reached a certain developmental stage begins to lose previously acquired milestones. [1] It differs from global developmental delay in that a child experiencing developmental delay is either not reaching developmental milestones or not progressing to new developmental milestones, while a child experiencing developmental regression will lose ...
Other causes of similar symptoms that should be considered include seizure, stroke, concussion, low blood oxygen, low blood sugar, drug intoxication and some psychiatric disorders among others. [1] [9] Treatment depends on the underlying cause. [1]
Hypotonia is a state of low muscle tone [1] (the amount of tension or resistance to stretch in a muscle), often involving reduced muscle strength. Hypotonia is not a specific medical disorder, but a potential manifestation of many different diseases and disorders that affect motor nerve control by the brain or muscle strength.
Choking can happen in a range of situations, but experts say that the main causes in children are food, coins, toys and balloons. In adults, “the most common causes of choking almost always ...
Like their adult counterparts, children and adolescents suffering from depression are at an increased risk of attempting or committing suicide. [15] Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15- to 19-year-olds. [16] Adolescent males may be at an even higher risk of suicidal behavior when also presenting with a conduct disorder. [17]