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what sort of problem is central cord syndrome?

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Spinal cord injury: Central cord syndrome is characterized by weakness ue>le, with urinary retention and sensory loss below the level of the lesion. The arms and hands maybe paralyzed or moderately weak, the legs may be severely weak or minimally weak. The accuracy of the neurologic exam in the first week is  more important in prognosis than imaging studies.

Question 2

is there a cure for central cord syndrome?

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Yes/no: Central cord syndrome is basically a force  injury to the spinal cord. Usually when someone has this injury it was the result of a fall. This can happen if someone has a normal spinal canal but more oftern it happens because there is stenosis at baseline. This should be corrected to stop further injury.  The timing of the surgery depends on the surgeon.  The symptoms improve at a variable rate.

Question 3

what is the treatment for central cord syndrome?

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See below: The main treatment for central cord syndrome is rehabilitation which consists of physical and occupational therapy as well as speech therapy if there are swallowing difficulties. The physical therapist deals with movement and improving independence in all movement activities. The ot deals with so called activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting and dressing. A rehab md coordinates.

Question 4

what are the signs of triple-x syndrome?

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Triple X: Tall stature, small head, vertical skin folds that may cover the inner corners of the eyes, delayed development of certain motor skills/speech/language, learning disabilities such as dyslexias, weak muscle tone.

Question 5

what is horner syndrome and what are the signs.?

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Various : Horner syndrome results in a unilateral small pupil, slight drooping of the eyelid, and possible changes in sweating on the same side.  It is caused by problems in the sympathetic nerves passing upward in the chest into the neck and toward the base of the brain.  Numerous conditions can cause the problem, and this would need extensive testing to find the cause.

Question 6

what are the tell tale signs of aspergers syndrome?

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Asperger's: The two major areas of deficit in asperger's are problems with 1) social interaction and 2) stereotyped and repetative patterns of behavior. You can read specific details at the apa website <www.Psych.Org> however, it is best to get a consult from a comprensive team of professionals because this a subtle diagnosis and not a simple check list.

Question 7

what are the main causes of
central pain syndrome?

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Look online: There is no reason for a HealthTap doc to reinvent the wheel when there are numerous online sources with abundant information. Please try www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Central-Pain-Syndrome-Information-Page and/or www.theacpa.org/conditions-treatments/conditions-a-z/central-pain-syndrome/. A web search will turn up other sites with lots of information.

Question 8

what are the signs and symptoms of turrets syndrome?

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Let me explain: Inherited neuropsychiatric disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by multiple tics and at least one vocal tic. These tics characteristically wax and wane, can be suppressed temporarily, and are preceded by a premonitory urge. Tourette's is defined as part of a spectrum of tic disorders, which includes transient and chronic tics.

Question 9

what are the signs and symptoms of sjorgren's syndrome?

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Sjogren's syndrome: Two main symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth. Other symptoms may include joint pain, swelling and stiffness, swollen salivary glands — particularly the set located behind your jaw and in front of your ears, skin rashes or dry skin, vaginal dryness, persistent dry cough, prolonged fatigue.

Question 10

what are the common signs that people with down's syndrome share?

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Down's syndrome: It is a chromosome disorder.  It affects chromosome 21.   People that have down's syndrome, share certain facial characteristics, such as epicanthal folds and low set ears.  Developmental delay, poor tone are also common.

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