A rare congenital disorder, Treacher Collins syndrome affects the bones and other tissues located in the face. The syndrome is relatively rare, affecting roughly 1 in 50,000 people according to the … [Read More...]
Jugular Vein Distention Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Jugular vein distention, JVD, also referred to as jugular vein pressure or jugular vein pulsation, typically describes the visible bulging of external veins on either side of the neck. JVD is a rare … [Read More...]
Peripheral Artery Disease Signs, Causes, and Treatment
According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NIH), peripheral artery disease affects one in every 20 Americans above the age of 50. And while it is common, it is also very serious and … [Read More...]
Precordial Catch Syndrome Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Precordial catch syndrome, called PCS or Texidor's twinge is a condition where the patient, usually a child or an adolescent, feels a pain in their chest. The pain usually lasts less than three … [Read More...]