Tag: diagnosis and treatment

  • Sucrose Intolerance

    Sucrose Intolerance: Definition and Description of Sucrose Intolerance: Sucrose intolerance is a rare condition characterized by an individual’s inability to properly digest sucrose, a common sugar found in many foods. Medically, it is often attributed to the deficiency of the enzyme sucrase-isomaltase, which is responsible for breaking down sucrose into glucose and fructose. When individuals…

  • Psoriasis

    Psoriasis: Definition and Description of Psoriasis: Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that primarily affects the skin, leading to the rapid growth of skin cells, which result in scaling on the skin’s surface. This often occurs in patches that can be itchy and sometimes painful. The most common form of psoriasis is plaque psoriasis, characterized…

  • Ocular Motor Apraxia, Cogan Type

    Ocular Motor Apraxia, Cogan Type: Definition and Description of Ocular Motor Apraxia, Cogan Type: Ocular Motor Apraxia, Cogan Type is a rare neurological condition characterized by an inability to initiate voluntary eye movements, particularly saccadic movements—those quick, simultaneous movements of both eyes in the same direction. This disorder is typically associated with dysfunction in the…

  • Jejunal Atresia

    Jejunal Atresia Definition and Description of Jejunal Atresia Jejunal Atresia is a congenital condition characterized by the absence or closure of a segment of the jejunum, which is part of the small intestine. This condition can result in significant digestive issues as it prevents the normal passage of food through the gastrointestinal tract. Jejunal Atresia…