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Transient tics do not need any treatment Tics are a common occurrence in childhood. Tics are made worse by stress or drawing the attention of the child to his tics. In such cases the tics may last for a short duration of time such as three to four months. In these cases no treatment is … Read more
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that is characterized by facial redness and development of papules and pustules on the face. The capillaries or the small blood vessels that are present beneath the surface of the skin become engorged. As a result of which they become visible on the skin in the form of small … Read more
Tourette syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system and it is characterized by sudden, repetitive, purposeless and involuntary muscular movements known as tics along with repetitive vocalizations. This is not a degenerative condition and the individual can learn behavior techniques to control his tics. Laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures There are no specific laboratory … Read more
Bursitis is inflammation of the bursae. Some of the common joints affected by bursitis are hip, knee, shoulder and elbow. Human Shoulder anatomy Poster by Funzoo Symptoms of Hip Bursitis The most common form of hip bursitis is trochanteric bursitis. Hip is a weight bearing joint of the body. Hence the major cause of hip … Read more
Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a functional disorder of the bowel. This disorder is characterized by diarrhea alternating with constipation, chronic abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort and bloating. Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome The exact cause of irritable bowel syndrome has not yet been determined. However, a significant amount of clinical research has been done … Read more
Tics are stereotyped motor movement or vocalization involving groups of muscles. They are sudden, purposeless, rapid and repeated contractions of muscles. Some of the common causes of tics are listed below: Simple tics are a common occurrence in childhood Simple tics commonly occur in the early childhood years. Boys are four times more likely to … Read more
Some of the common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are mentioned below: 1. Diarrhea Diarrhea is a characteristic symptom of the diarrhea predominant type of irritable bowel syndrome. The person often complains of diarrhea, which is aggravated in periods of emotional stress causing anxiety and nervousness. A bout of depression can also lead to … Read more
Alopecia areata is a disease characterized by hair loss which occurs in bald patches. In most cases, hair falls out in small, round patches about the size of a coin. Treatment for Alopecia Areata – Hair Loss Alopecia areata often causes considerable embarrassment in the affected individuals. Many people suffering from this condition may resort … Read more
Tics are sudden, repetitive, rapid, purposeless and involuntary movements. They involve discrete muscle groups. Tics are virtually identical to one another. They are non rhythmic movements involving discrete muscle groups. If a single group of muscle is involved in the involuntary movements then they are referred to as simple tics. If a stereotyped movement occurs … Read more
There are certain myths involved about the cause of Tourette disorder. Many people believe that this disorder is caused in children as a result of faulty upbringing. Often parents are blamed for the development of this disorder in their children and made to feel guilty about it. It has to be understood that this is … Read more