Question 1

what is pancoast syndrome?

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Pain, small pupil: Pain in the arm and shoulder, a small pupil, and loss of sweating on the face, all on the same side.  This is caused by a lung cancer in the upper part of the lung which compresses nerves at the base of the neck.

Question 2

can you die from pancoast syndrome?

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No, but: The cause of the syndrome (drooped eye, lack of sweating, pain in the shoulder or arm) is usually lung cancer! first described by hare in the london medical gazette in 1835. Pancoast was a radiologist at penn and said it was incurable. It is cured as frequently as other lung presentations, commonly treated with chemo/rt, then surgery.

Question 3

do symptoms like pancoast syndrome go away quickly?

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It depends: It depends if the symptoms are caused by tumor compression or direct invasion. If it is compression the symptoms are more likely to resolve with treatment.

Question 4

what's the best treatment to get rid of pancoast syndrome?

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Seek specialist: Pancoast syndrome is due to a tumor of the "top" of the lung causing pressure on vital structures such as nerves and blood vessels. Depending on the type of tumor, the treatment may vary. This is something you need a specialist to help you with; you probably want to start with a pulmonologist.

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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 6

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 7

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 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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