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What is the genetic disorder that causes excessive hair growth?
Hypertrichosis very rare disorder also called werewolf syndrome.
What syndrome is a disorder of the adrenal glands due to excessive production of aldosterone?
The syndrome you are referring to is called primary aldosteronism (or Conn's syndrome). It is characterized by the overproduction of aldosterone from the adrenal glands, leading to high blood pressure and low potassium levels. Treatment involves managing blood pressure and correcting electrolyte imbalances.
Duodenal ulcers in patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome result from inadequate bicarbonate secretion to buffer stomach HCl entering the duodenum?
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a disorder where gastrin-secreting tumors cause excessive stomach acid production. This excessive acid can overwhelm the duodenal lining's ability to neutralize it, leading to the development of duodenal ulcers. Treatment typically involves reducing stomach acid production with medications like proton pump inhibitors.
What is Ehliers-danlos syndrome dermatosaraxis?
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is an inherited connective tissue disorder. It is caused by a defect in the structure, production, and processing of collagen or proteins.
Is a syndrome a disorder?
No.
What is the medical term meaning excessive development of the adrenal cortex?
adrenal hyperplasia. Cushing Syndrome is a group of symptoms attributed to the excessive production of cortisol by the adrenal cortices (pl. cortex)
Can a raccoon have Down's syndrome?
No, Down's syndrome is only a human genetic disorder. Those with the disorder have an extra chromosome. Raccoons do not get this particular genetic disorder.
When can you get marfan syndrome?
Anyone can get Marfans syndrome, it is a genetic disorder.
What age does down syndrome go away?
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder, a person with this disorder has it for life, it does not go away.
What is Briquet's syndrome?
Briquet's syndrome-- Another name for somatization disorder.
Down syndrome is an example of?
Chromosome Disorder
What are the characteristics of Hypochondriac Syndrome?
Hypochondriac syndrome, or Illness Anxiety Disorder, is characterized by unrealistic or excessive worry about having a serious medical condition. Individuals with this disorder may misinterpret normal bodily sensations as signs of illness, leading to frequent doctor visits and medical tests despite reassurances from healthcare providers. This condition can significantly impair daily functioning and quality of life.
