Tietze syndrome
What is it about ? A syndrome is a collection of symptoms or complaints that always appear together. Tietze syndrome is a group of pain at the junction between the…
Sjögren syndrome
What is it about ? Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease, i.e. that the body produces antibodies directed against its own organs and / or tissues. In the case of…
a star from the Clem series steps up to the plate!
Éric Zemmour continues to intrigue the crowds. This Monday, October 25, the essayist was at the microphone of CNews in the company of Jean-Marc Morandini. Kévin Elarbi took the opportunity…
Painful bladder syndrome
What is it about ? Painful bladder syndrome is a type of chronic inflammation of the bladder. Various factors are likely to play a role in the development of painful…
Burning mouth syndrome
What is it about ? Burning mouth syndrome is a burning sensation in the lining of the mouth or tongue. It is often accompanied by pain in the tongue. The…
Guillain-Barré syndrome
What is it about ? Guillain-Barré syndrome is an inflammation of the nerves, more specifically a reaction (or attack) of the immune system against nerve roots of his own body.…
Gilbert’s Syndrome
What is it about ? Red blood cells have a limited lifespan. The bone marrow must therefore produce new cells throughout our life. The breakdown of red blood cells leads…
Down Syndrome
What is it about ? Down syndrome is a birth defect. It is characterized by peculiar physical traits and can be accompanied by illnesses and other problems. Those affected suffer…
APECED syndrome (autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy) syndrome
What is it about ? APECED syndrome (autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy) is an inherited disease of the immune system in which the immune system attacks cells in the glands. The glands…
Recurring symptoms (episodic symptoms)
What is it about ? Episodic symptoms are symptoms that recur regularly, at varying intervals. They are generally benign. Let us quote for example the fainting and the crises of…
Psychosomatic symptoms
What is it about ? Psychosomatic symptoms are physical symptoms that may not or may not be explained by a physical illness, but are caused or made worse by a…
Eye symptoms of neurological origin
What is it about ? Eye symptoms of neurological origin are abnormalities of the eyes or visual disturbances due to a disorder of the nervous system. It may be a…
Suspicion of child abuse
What is it about ? The term child abuse applies to all minors, i.e. children and adolescents aged 0 to 18 inclusive. We speak of child abuse for all interactions…
Follow-up after a transplant
What is it about ? A transplant can be a life-saving medical treatment when an organ in the body is no longer functioning as it should. The most commonly transplanted…
Sugar in the urine of children
What is it about ? Normally, the kidneys do not pass sugar (glucose) in the urine. There is therefore no glucose in the urine and the level of sugar in…
Strongyloidosis
What is it about ? Strongyloidiasis is an infection caused by the nematode (roundworm) Strongyloides stercoralis. This parasite needs to be harbored by humans (host) in order to survive. It…
IUD
De what is it? An IUD or intrauterine device (IUD) is a contraceptive method. It is a small object that measures about 3 cm and that the doctor places in…
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
What is it about ? Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is fatty liver disease that is not caused by alcohol. It is strongly correlated with metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome Metabolic syndrome…
Ankylosing spondylitis or Bechterew’s disease
What is it about ? Ankylosing spondylitis or Bechterew’s disease is axial spondylitis (SpA), that is, it is characterized by inflammation of the joints on the axis of the body.…
Spasticity
What is it about ? Spasticity is characterized by an increase in tension and stiffness in a muscle. It is impossible to control this tension or stiffness. In other words,…