Search results for: Sundown Syndrome

Feeling restless

Restlessness may affect you mentally or physically. If depression or anxiety are causing you to feel restless, here are some tips that may help.

Dementia – an overview

Dementia can affect your memory, thinking and behaviour. It has many possible causes. There is no cure but there are ways to live well with dementia.

Down syndrome

Down syndrome is caused by an extra chromosome 21. Down syndrome affects people differently. It causes learning difficulties and health problems.

Cri du chat syndrome

Cri du chat syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes a weak, high-pitched cry. Learn more about the symptoms of cri du chat syndrome here.

Marfan syndrome

Marfan syndrome is a genetic condition that causes a loss of elastic tissue. Find out about the symptoms and treatments for Marfan syndrome.

Apert syndrome

Apert syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes changes to the shape of the skull. Learn more about the other signs of Apert syndrome.

Gilbert's syndrome

Gilbert’s syndrome is an inherited liver disorder causing bilirubin buildup and jaundice episodes. It’s generally harmless and doesn’t need treatment.

Turner syndrome

Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by a missing or partially missing X chromosome. Find out more about its symptoms and treatments here.

Tourette syndrome

People with this syndrome make involuntary repetitive sounds and movements. Most don't need treatment, and relaxation exercises may reduce symptoms.

Klinefelter (XXY) syndrome

Klinefelter (XXY) syndrome symptoms includes small genitals and infertility. Around 1 in 1000 males have Klinefelter syndrome, but most are unaware.

Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18)

Edwards syndrome, also called Trisomy 18, is a genetic disorder that causes severe disability. It is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18.

Compartment syndrome

Compartment syndrome is caused by pressure in a group of muscles. Read about the symptoms and treatments for acute and chronic compartment syndrome.

Cushing's syndrome

Cushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder with a wide range of symptoms. Learn what causes Cushing's syndrome and why it is difficult to diagnose.

Williams syndrome

Williams syndrome can cause development, learning and medical problems, although children with it often have well-developed language and music skills.

Lynch syndrome

Lynch syndrome, formerly known as HNPCC, is a genetic condition that increases the risk of a person developing some cancers, such as bowel cancer.

Charles Bonnet syndrome

People with Charles Bonnet syndrome experience visions (phantom images) but are mentally healthy. Learn more about living with the condition here.

Angelman syndrome

Angelman syndrome is a genetic condition that causes intellectual disability. It can't be cured, but therapy can improve your quality of life.

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder caused by compression of a nerve in the wrist. Learn about the different causes, symptoms and treatments.

Sjögren’s syndrome

Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune condition that commonly affects your eyes and salivary glands. Here's how your doctor may diagnose it.

Fragile X syndrome

Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability. It also causes physical, behavioural and emotional difficulties.

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a group of health conditions that raise stroke, heart disease and type-2 diabetes risk. Read about symptoms and treatments.

Noonan syndrome

Children with Noonan syndrome may have unusual facial features, heart and growth problems. With therapy, most will go on to lead normal lives.

Rett syndrome

Rett syndrome causes intellectual and physical disability. It’s been described relatively recently, so it’s not known how it progresses to middle age.

Brugada syndrome

Brugada syndrome is a genetic condition that causes problems with your heart rhythm. Find out here about the symptoms, causes and treatment.

Guillain-Barre syndrome

Guillain-Barre syndrome is an autoimmune disease causing weakness, numbness or paralysis. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.

Asperger's syndrome

Asperger's syndrome was the former name of a developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others.

Prader-Willi syndrome

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic condition that can cause an limitless appetite. Read more about the symptoms and treatments.

Nephrotic syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome isn't a specific disease, but a set of problems from damaged kidneys. Learn about the condition, including symptoms and treatment.

Restless legs syndrome

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that can make it hard for you to sleep. Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment for RLS.

Dry mouth syndrome

Dry mouth syndrome is when you don't produce enough saliva. For some, it's annoying; others find it affects the health of their teeth and gums.

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Search results for: "Sundown Syndrome"

Life stage

Feeling restless

Dementia – an overview

Down syndrome

Cri du chat syndrome

Marfan syndrome

Apert syndrome

Gilbert's syndrome

Turner syndrome

Tourette syndrome

Klinefelter (XXY) syndrome

Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18)

Compartment syndrome

Cushing's syndrome

Williams syndrome

Lynch syndrome

Charles Bonnet syndrome

Angelman syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Sjögren’s syndrome

Fragile X syndrome

Metabolic syndrome

Noonan syndrome

Rett syndrome

Brugada syndrome

Guillain-Barre syndrome

Asperger's syndrome

Prader-Willi syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome

Restless legs syndrome

Dry mouth syndrome

Life stage

Feeling restless

Dementia – an overview

Down syndrome

Cri du chat syndrome

Marfan syndrome

Apert syndrome

Gilbert's syndrome

Turner syndrome

Tourette syndrome

Klinefelter (XXY) syndrome

Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18)

Compartment syndrome

Cushing's syndrome

Williams syndrome

Lynch syndrome

Charles Bonnet syndrome

Angelman syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Sjögren’s syndrome

Fragile X syndrome

Metabolic syndrome

Noonan syndrome

Rett syndrome

Brugada syndrome

Guillain-Barre syndrome

Asperger's syndrome

Prader-Willi syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome

Restless legs syndrome

Dry mouth syndrome

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