Pronator teres syndrome or PTS is a condition marked by compression of the median nerve located near the elbow. The entrapped nerve goes through the 2 sections of the pronator teres muscle in the hand, thereby resulting in numbness, pain, and tingling sensation in the hand and forearm. The condition is more common in individuals… Continue reading Pronator Teres Syndrome
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Down Syndrome
Also called Trisomy 21, Down syndrome is a congenital genetic disorder marked by developmental delays, mental retardation, and other abnormalities. The severity of the condition varies from one patient to another; hence the associated disabilities also tend to vary between patients, from moderate to extreme. Risk Factors Down syndrome is caused due to presence of… Continue reading Down Syndrome
Williams Syndrome
Williams syndrome is a rare, congenital, and complex genetic disorder marked by physical and developmental abnormalities, the most evident of which is the presence of narrowed arteries which in turn trigger the onset of cardiovascular diseases. Affected infants may also suffer from very high blood calcium levels. The outward symptoms of Williams syndrome that are… Continue reading Williams Syndrome