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Prader-Willi syndrome
Prader-Willi syndrome, also known as hypotonia-intellectual disability-hypogonadism-obesity syndrome or "Little Willy" syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder caused by a deletion or functional defect of genes on chromosome 15. The symptoms of this disease are complex and can lead to abnormalities in growth, development, and metabolism at different stages of a child's life.
View detailsRotor syndrome
Rotor syndrome is a rare form of jaundice that typically manifests in childhood or adolescence. The pathogenesis involves impaired hepatocellular transport and excretion of bilirubin, leading to the reflux of bilirubin into the bloodstream, an increase in conjugated bilirubin, and subsequent jaundice. This is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder, with almost all affected individuals being under 20 years of age, and no significant difference between sexes. Approximately half of the patients are asymptomatic. General symptoms are usually mild and may include fatigue, upper abdominal or hepatic pain, and pruritus. Jaundice is persistent but can fluctuate.
View detailsPediatric hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism, abbreviated as hyperthyroidism, refers to a group of diseases caused by the thyroid gland itself continuously producing and releasing excessive thyroid hormones. When it occurs in childhood, it is called pediatric hyperthyroidism.
Infant diarrhea
Infant diarrhea refers to diarrhea that occurs during infancy. Due to the incomplete development of the infant's nervous system, poor gastrointestinal regulation, and low secretion and activity of various digestive enzymes, the body has poor tolerance to food, making it prone to digestive dysfunction and diarrhea.
View detailsCongenital Hypothyroidism
Pediatric hypothyroidism (hypothyroidism) is caused by congenital or acquired thyroid hormone deficiency, and affected children exhibit slow growth and intellectual disability. The most common cause of acquired hypothyroidism is autoimmune thyroiditis, with a higher incidence in girls than in boys.
View detailsDown syndrome
Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a chromosomal disorder caused by an abnormality of chromosome 21, manifesting as a range of physical and mental problems.
View detailsRubella
Rubella, also known as German measles, is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by the rubella virus. Rubella is highly contagious and is more common in winter and spring. School-aged children are the most susceptible to rubella virus infection. If pregnant women are infected with the rubella virus, it may lead to stillbirth, premature birth, or severe congenital deformities in the baby. Rubella is a self-limiting disease caused by a virus, and there is no specific treatment. Home treatment can relieve symptoms.
View detailsInfantile spasms
Infantile spasms are a common group of infantile epileptic syndromes caused by various etiologies. The typical symptom is a series of nodding-like spasms occurring before sleep or after waking. Related symptoms may persist for about 25-32 months. Generally, after 5 years of age, the spasms gradually subside in 85% of affected children, but the developmental delay and intellectual decline caused earlier will persist, and it is prone to transforming into other types of epilepsy.
View detailsPediatric growth hormone deficiency
Growth hormone is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland in the brain. It not only promotes growth but also stimulates protein synthesis in the body and influences the metabolism of substances such as fat, blood sugar, calcium, and phosphorus. Growth hormone deficiency is a growth and development disorder caused by hypothalamic or pituitary dysfunction, leading to insufficient synthesis or secretion of growth hormone, or due to abnormal growth hormone structure, or receptor defects. Growth hormone deficiency can lead to a series of problems such as short stature, abnormal blood sugar, elevated blood lipids, and obesity.
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