Tag: Obesity
Bardet-Biedl Syndrome: Understanding This Rare Disorder
Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) is a rare genetic disorder that affects multiple body systems, usually starting in early childhood. It is inherited in an autosomal...
Acanthosis Nigricans: What You Need to Know
Acanthosis Nigricans (AN) is a skin condition characterized by dark, velvety, thickened patches or plaques, typically appearing in body folds and creases. Common sites...
Pickwickian Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Care
Pickwickian syndrome, also known as Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS), is a breathing disorder that develops in some obese people. The syndromic disorder is...
Leptin Deficiency: Causes, Effects, and Management
Leptin Deficiency, also known as Congenital leptin deficiency (CLD), is a rare inherited disorder that causes early-onset obesity (in infants). Patients are born with...
Thighplasty: What to Expect from the Procedure
Thighplasty, commonly known as a thigh lift, is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin and fat from the thighs. The primary...
Prader-Willi Syndrome: Understanding the Genetic Disorder
What is Prader-Willi Syndrome?
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare multisystem genetic disorder affecting the metabolic, endocrine, and neurologic systems due to abnormalities on chromosome...
