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Respiratory distress is objectively observable as the physical or emotional consequences from the experience of dyspnea (difficulty breathing). The physical presentation of respiratory distress is generally referred to as labored breathing, while the sensation of respiratory distress is called shortness of breath or dyspnea.
A state of unease characterized by diffuse motor activity or motion subject to limited control, nonproductive or disorganized behavior, and subjective distress. It is the feeling of wanting to always move around and the inability to calm the mind.
Restrictive behavior is a form of behavior characterized by an abnormal limitation to a few interests and activities. Children may engage in repetitive motor movements or speech and may continually employ the same routine.
It is a condition affecting the lower jaw. The lower jaw is set further back than the upper jaw, giving what appears to be a large overbite. In some cases it may be treated with orthodontic treatment and/or surgery.
Reiger anomaly is an ocular defect characterized by serious deformity in the anterior chamber of the eye with noticeable strands and shrinking of the iris stroma. This congenital malformation of the anterior segment is identified by iridocorneal malformation, glaucoma, iris stromal hypoplasia, posterior embryotoxon, and corneal opacities.
It is an abnormal lateral curving of the spine. Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects can help us to better understand the potential underlying causes of a symptom, including a rare disease or genetic syndrome. The skeletal system is made up of all of the bones and joints of the body. This includes 270 bones at birth, which reduces to 206 once an individual reaches adulthood as some bones fuse together during this period. The skeletal system has many crucial functions including the protection of crucial body organs, body movement, storing minerals and fats, and forming blood cells. Symptoms affecting the skeletal system may be seen with the naked eye. Diagnosing a skeletal-related symptom may involve different tests and assessments, both subjective and objective. Symptoms relating to the skeleton may affect the ability of an individual to function and move normally.
Seizures occur when there is sudden electrical activity or disturbances in the brain that interrupt the brain’s signals. They are sudden and uncontrolled and happen very quickly. This sudden electrical activity may also cause alterations in movement and behavior. Recurrent or regular seizures, or one or more seizures at the same time, are referred to as epilepsy.
Behavior that is injurious to the self. Self-harming or aggressive behavior against oneself. Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects can help us to better understand the potential underlying causes of a symptom, including a rare disease or genetic syndrome. Developmental symptoms may affect different parts of an individual’s development. These include their emotional and social development, their physical development, as well as their cognitive and communication skills. Developmental milestones help to track a child’s developmental progress and flag under delay. A delay may be isolated or accompanied by other developmental delays either in the same area and/or in other areas too. Symptoms relating to development may be many and wide-ranging. They can include a walking delay, issues with speech and language including late talking, trouble socializing with others, or with showing emotion.
Sensory impairment is when the ability to respond to sensory stimulation from the peripheral nerves, pain, temperature, touch, vibration and joint position, is compromised. Often referred to as Hypoaesthesia, if there is a reduction in sensation from the skin when tested in a specific way. A sensory impairment means people feel pain, temperature, touch and vibrations differently or abnormally. They may also respond to sensory stimulations differently.