Bartter's syndrome (BS) is a group of conditions involving enlargement of certain kidney cells, blood that is more alkaline than normal, high levels of potassium and chloride in the urine, loss of potassium from the kidneys (renal potassium wasting), dehydration, muscle weakness, muscle cramps, frequent urination, and growth deficiency, potentially resulting in dwarfism. It is thought to be caused by a defect in the body's ability to reabsorb  Read More

Bartter's syndrome (BS) is a group of conditions involving enlargement of certain kidney cells, blood that is more alkaline than normal, high levels of potassium and chloride in the urine, loss of potassium from the kidneys (renal potassium wasting), dehydration, muscle weakness, muscle cramps, frequent urination, and growth deficiency, potentially resulting in dwarfism. It is thought to be caused by a defect in the body's ability to reabsorb  Read More

Hypercalcemia-supravalvar aortic stenosis is a condition in which the calcium levels in your blood are too high. It can be caused by a number of factors, including the use of certain medications, overactive parathyroid glands (which are responsible for regulating the amount of calcium in your body), or kidney failure.1. When this condition occurs, it can cause many symptoms like fatigue and weakness as well as more  Read More

Familial lipoprotein lipase (LPL) deficiency is a rare genetic metabolic disorder characterized by a deficiency of the enzyme lipoprotein lipase. Deficiency of this enzyme prevents affected individuals from properly digesting certain fats and results in massive accumulation of fatty droplets called chylomicrons in the circulation (chylomicronemia) and consequently also an increase of the plasma concentration of fatty substances called triglyce  Read More

Ichthyosis spastic neurologic disorder mental retardation (ISNDMR) is a rare genetic disorder that affects multiple systems in the body, including the skin and muscles. People with ISNDMR have abnormal muscle tone and stiffness, as well as the decreased movement of their arms and legs. They also have difficulty coordinating their movements and have poor muscle strength. Because of these symptoms, people with ISNDM  Read More

Factitious disorders are conditions in which a person acts as if he or she has a physical or mental illness when he or she is not really sick. Factitious disorder by proxy is when a person acts as if a person in their care has an illness when they do not. People with factitious disorders deliberately create or exaggerate symptoms of an illness in several ways. They may lie about or fake symptoms, hurt themselves to bring on symptoms, o  Read More

Munchausen syndrome is a form of mental illness where someone fakes or exaggerates their own illness to get attention. It is named after Baron von Munchausen, who supposedly told tall tales about his exploits in the military, and is characterized by a pattern of frequent hospital visits. The person with Munchausen syndrome may also try to injure themselves to get sympathy or attention from others. The cause of Mun  Read More

Torticollis is a medical condition that causes your neck muscles to become tight and shortened. It can be caused by several different things, including whiplash, trauma to the head or neck, cerebral palsy, or other conditions. Torticollis can cause pain in your neck, shoulder, and upper back. The pain can be severe enough that it interferes with your ability to sleep or work. The muscle spasms in torticollis may c  Read More