Tag: syndrome
"More to me": Photo project celebrates the various facets of Down syndrome
The photo project "More to me" illuminates the various facets of children and adults with Down syndrome who are more than just their disabilities. The project wants to clear up…
Hikikomori syndrome: what is this disease that affects more and more French teens and young adults? : Current Woman Le MAG
In Japanese, the word "hikikomori" means "to cloister". A "hikikomori" is therefore an individual who isolates himself from the outside world by locking himself up for months or even years…
Does coronavirus lead to Kawasaki syndrome in children?
Inflamed blood vessels, high fever and rash: both in Europe and in the USA several children have recently become seriously ill with symptoms reminiscent of the so-called Kawasaki syndrome. It…
Raynaud's syndrome as a cause of cold hands
What is Raynaud's syndrome? We all know cold fingers from stimuli like a cool bottle – those who suffer from Raynaud's syndrome (also called "Raynaud's disease") must expect significantly stronger…
Kawasaki syndrome: young adults affected
In the United States, there have been several cases of Kawasaki syndrome in people in their twenties. We thought it was for children, we were wrong. While a link between…
Kawasaki syndrome • Vascular inflammation in children
Kawasaki syndrome is a rare inflammation of the vessels in young children, which usually heals completely, but can also have serious consequences. Everything about symptoms, treatment, possible late effects and…
Fatigue • Only symptom or fatigue syndrome?
Fatigue is derived from French and is translated as fatigue or exhaustion. The terms fatigue syndrome, fatigue syndrome or often simply fatigue are used interchangeably and occur in various diseases…
Restless legs syndrome: what is it? | BRIGITTE.de
What is restless legs syndrome? The Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), also known as "restless legs" in Germany, ensures that you have a constant urge to move your legs and feet.…
Panda syndrome: Too little sex is poison for the relationship
Maybe you know that too: in the evening you lie in bed together, read or watch a film. Cuddled tightly together, that's for sure. But sex? Oh no, for that…
Munchausen syndrome • when the lie becomes an illness
Munchausen syndrome is a mental illness in which physical and psychological symptoms and disabilities are simulated or created. Affected people injure themselves or others, invent medical histories and thus provoke…
Carpal tunnel syndrome • Symptoms & treatment
Author: Mirijam Franke, medical authorLast update: January 23, 2020 Carpal tunnel syndrome (KTS, CTS) causes painful tingling and falling asleep of the hands due to narrowing of the median nerve.…