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Whenever someone has a possible diagnosis of Alcoholism, and then has the sudden onset of memory difficulties, it is important to seriously consider the diagnosis of Korsakoff's syndrome
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What are symptoms of serotonin syndrome?
Serotonin syndrome may be suspected when at least three of the following symptoms occur together:diarrhea.fever.shivering.sweating.uncontrollable excitement.poor coordination.twitching.trembling.rigidity.confusion.fluctuating vital signs.
The India rubber man at the carnival may be suspected of having what disease?
ehlers-danlos syndrome
Can an 8 year-old-boy suspected of having Asperger's Syndrome be mistaken for a high IQ child?
A child with Asperger's Syndrome can be a child with a high IQ. People with Asperger's Syndrome typically have average to high IQs.
Why should those suspected of having Marfan syndrome have a slit-lamp examination?
The importance of the slit-lamp examination is that it allows the doctor to detect a dislocated lens, which is a significant indication of the syndrome.
What is the treatment for central cord syndrome?
Usually, intravenous steroids are immediately administered to patients suspected of suffering from central cord syndrome, to decrease swelling and improve outcome. Surgery may be performed in certain cases.
What evaluations does a physician make on a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome?
A physician examining a patient suspected of having carpal tunnel syndrome will perform a variety of simple tests to measure muscle strength and sensation in the affected hand and arm.
What famous perople have or had mar fans syndrome?
Marfan's syndrome is a genetic condition that effects the connective tissues. These people tend to be very tall with extra long limbs. Some famous people who have the syndrome include Vincent Schiavelli, Bradford Cox, and John Taverner. Abraham Lincoln is suspected to have had the condition.
How many types of amnesia are there?
there are 8 types anterograte retrograte transient global traumatic wernike-korsakoffs psycosis hysterical (fuge) infantile/childhood posthypnotic
Why are wrist x-rays taken when carpal tunnel syndrome is suspected?
Wrist x rays are often taken to rule out the possibility of a tumor causing pressure on the median nerve.
What characteristics suggest Sturge-Weber syndrome?
Port-wine stains are present at birth, and seizures may occur in early childhood. If an individual has both of these features, SWS should be suspected.
How is postpolio syndrome diagnosed?
Diagnosis is primarily through history. When a patient who has recovered from polio some decades previously begins to experience muscle weakness, PPS must be strongly suspected.
What is a synonym for suspected?
A synonym for suspected is believed or thought to be.
