Hepatorenal syndrome is a condition in which there is progressive kidney failure in a person with
Hepatorenal syndrome occurs when there is a decrease in kidney function in a person with a liver disorder. Because less urine is removed from the body, nitrogen-containing waste products build up in the bloodstream (
The disorder occurs in up...
Read moreWe started our discussion about restless legs syndrome (RLS) in my recent blog, so let’s continue where we left off. Mild symptoms of... Read more »
Sometimes you can’t tell whether the symptoms you’re experiencing are due to menopause or some other health issue. For instance,... Read more »
As I sat across from my gastroenterologist in his private office in July 1998 I felt scared, anxious, and exhausted. Two weeks before I'd... Read more »
So, I left my office for a stroll in the summer sunshine, to breathe in some fresh air and stretch my legs and within five minutes my nose... Read more »
Formerly called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), in 1996 scientist made a push to change the name to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome... Read more »
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Blindness or severe vision impairment in infancyDark patches of skin (acanthosis nigricans)DeafnessImpaired heart function (cardiomyopathy), which... Read more »
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What Is It? Reiterâs syndrome is a rare disease that causes a form of arthritis, along with inflammation of the urinary tract and eyes. It is... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Restless legs syndrome is a movement disorder that causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs. These sensations typically are worse... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Dry eye syndrome occurs when there is a decreased production of tears that moisten, protect and cleanse the eyes. Dry eye syndrome is one... Read more »
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What Is It? Estrogen and progesterone are the female hormones produced by the ovaries. These hormones cause monthly menstrual cycles to occur. These... Read more »