Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Stereotypic movement disorder
…offending medication is discontinued. Causes The cause of this disorder, when it occurs in the absence of other conditions, is unknown. The repetitive movements appear to increase with stress, frustration, and boredom. Stereotypic movementdisorder is more common among boys than girls. Stimulants such as cocaine…
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…Disorders. ASDs are neurological disorders, which means that they affect how the brain works. Although every child will go through development stages at his or her own pace, a child who has significant delays may have ASD. The different types of ASDs include: \xB7 ASPERGER'S DISORDER: Asperger's Disorder… related searches:pdd
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Transient tic disorder
…transient tic disorder can be physical or psychological. It may be a mild variant of Tourette's syndrome. The child may have facial tics or tics involving movement of the arms, legs, or other areas. Tics appear to get worse with emotional stress and do not occur during sleep. Symptoms * Movements are recurrent…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease Definition Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the brain that leads to shaking (tremors) and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination. Alternative Names Paralysis agitans; Shaking palsy Causes Parkinson's disease was first described in England in 1817 by Dr. James Parkinson… related searches:stress diseases
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Movement - unpredictable or jerky
…erythematosus, polycythemia rubra vera, stroke, thyroid disease, and disorders of calcium, glucose or sodium metabolism. Some medications such as anti-psychotic drugs, may cause tardive dyskinesia, a movementdisorder which may include choreic movements. Rarely, it is inherited in the syndrome called benign hereditary…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Sleep disorders
…-dependent sleep disorder -- insomnia resulting depending on, or stopping, certain types of stimulants PROBLEMS WITH STAYING AWAKE Disorders of excessive sleepiness are called hypersomnias. These include: * Sleep apnea * Narcolepsy * Restless leg syndrome * Periodic limb movementdisorder * Obstructive… related searches:sleep
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Wilson's disease
…legs, stiffness * Abnormal arms and legs posture * Slow movements * Difficulty walking * Unpredictable and jerky movement * Uncontrollable movement * Weakness of the head, neck, face, or arms * Speech impairment * Slow or decreased facial movement and expressions * Emotional or behavioral changes * Confusion… related searches:enlarged spleen
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Chronic motor tic disorder
…motor tic disorder Definition Tics are repeated, uncontrollable bursts of activity or speech. Chronic motor tic disorder involves rapid, recurrent, uncontrollable movements or vocal outbursts (but not both). Alternative Names Chronic vocal tic disorder; Tic - chronic motor tic disorder Causes About…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Hartnup disorder
…genetic disorder inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, which means that the child must inherit the defective gene from both parents in order to be seriously affected. Although most people show no symptoms, photosensitivity (sensitivity to light) is the major symptom, and uncoordinated movements and…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Secondary parkinsonism
…different nervous system disorder, or another illness. Alternative Names Parkinsonism - secondary Causes Parkinson's disease is one of the most common neurologic disorders of the elderly. The term "parkinsonism" refers to any condition that causes any combination of the types of movement abnormalities seen…
