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A flat nose, or depressed nasal ridge is caused due to a posteriorly placed nasal ridge. A depressed nasal ridge may be one of the features of a genetic syndrome. 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 […]
Individuals with disturbance of facial expression are not able to properly use the facial muscles used to convey emotions such as fear, joy, sadness, surprise, and disgust us. This symptom specifically refers to an abnormality connected with these movements, which are usually produced from the facial measures. This can make it difficult for individuals to […]
Historically Doll-like facies definition referred to a unique facial appearance that included a round face, accompanied by full or fat cheeks, a short and smaller nose, as well as a small chin in comparison to the rest of the face. This definition is no longer necessarily referred to, and instead, clinicians are advised to identify, […]
When the elliptic space or the opening between the two eyelids slants downwards. The lateral aspect of the eye is down-slanted for the medial aspect. A downward slant measuring more than two standard deviations below the mean would meet the definition of this symptom. Down-slanted palpebral fissures may be one of the unique facial features […]
They define a facial feature where the angles of the mouth face downward or droop downwards. Downturned Corners of the Mouth can only be assessed when the mouth is closed, the face relaxed and the lips are in relaxed contact. Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a […]
Dyskinesia relates to the body’s inability to make voluntary movements. This means an impairment of voluntary movements combined with the addition of involuntary movements which may be fragmented, jerky, and in some cases painful. Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects can help us to […]
Dysphonia is a voice that is described as being hoarse, rough or strained. It may affect voice and pitch as well. It is caused by inflammation or damage to the vocal cords, but may also be due to issues with airflow from the lungs or if there are abnormalities in the structure of the throat. […]
It is defined as breathing that is troubled or labored. In other words, a difficulty in breathing. 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 […]
Dyspnea is difficulty breathing, or shortness of breath: labored breathing, struggling for air, sometimes called “air hunger”. It is a feeling that is subjective to the patient and can only be measured by asking the patient how they feel relative to specific situations, for example, using a Borg scale. Feeling short of breath or having […]