The most common symptom of Burkitt Lymphoma is swelling and distortion of the jaw and face bones. Enlarged, non-tender lymph nodes in the neck and head are also typical. Other symptoms depend on where the cancer has spread. These include: Fatigue. Easy bruising or bleeding. Other symptoms vary by stage of the lymphoma. Oren Zarif […]

Stage 3 is when your kidneys show mild to moderate damage and stop working as well as they should. In this stage, the kidneys still remove waste and excess fluids but can’t do it as well. This stage is often diagnosed through blood and urine tests. It is commonly caused by diabetes and high blood […]

All children experience difficulties at school and home from time to time, but when a child has a Learning Disabilities, these problems are more significant and persistent. Learning Disabilities are characterized by academic skills that are substantially below what is expected for their age and grade level. Kids who consistently show signs of a Learning […]

Dyscalculia is a specific learning disorder that can cause difficulties with number sense, number facts and calculation. If you notice that you have these symptoms, talk to your doctor. They may diagnose you with dyscalculia based on your history, your symptoms and a series of tests. These tests will focus on math skills and other […]

Most childhood leukemias are not caused by inherited genetic mutations. They occur when blood stem cells grow and change without control, usually because of a cancerous (malignant) cell. When these cells build up in the bone marrow, they crowd out healthy red blood cells and platelets. This causes anemia. Bleeding or bruising is more common, […]

Many congenital malformations are caused by abnormalities in fetal development. These may be structural, like cleft lip or palate or functional, such as a condition that causes high blood pressure in the arteries to the lungs. Symptoms vary depending on the type and number of defects and how serious they are. Newborns are usually checked […]

The mucopolysaccharidosis disorders occur when the enzymes that break down glycosaminoglycans are missing or don’t work correctly. This causes a buildup of these sugar molecules in cells and affects different organ systems. Some of the symptoms include skeletal/joint abnormalities, distinctive facial characteristics, intellectual disability that gets worse over time, and enlarged liver and spleen. Hunter […]

Family and friends are often the first to notice changes in someone with bipolar disorder. Early symptoms can include depression and highs (feeling ‘wired’ or ‘alert’). Psychotherapy can help people with bipolar disorder and their families understand the illness, identify triggers, and learn to recognise the early warning signs of an episode. A healthy lifestyle […]

Congenital lung malformations happen during the early stages of lung development in utero. They are characterized by cystic lesions that are usually found in just one of the lobes of your baby’s lungs. Some are caused by blockage of the airway to a lobe and can overinflate, squashing and moving the normal lung tissue next […]

Your heart valves open and close about 86,000 times a day. They let oxygen-rich blood flow from your heart into the aorta, where it goes to the rest of your body. Over time, calcium deposits can make your aortic valve stiff and narrow. This can cause your heart to work harder and lead to other […]