The term Meares–Irlen syndrome is sometimes used to refer to the collection of symptoms and signs of visual fatigue when reading that are reduced when colour is used as therapy. Other terms are Irlen syndrome or Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome (SSS). (The syndrome is not yet widely recognised by the medical and scientific communities, and there is no universal agreement on its name.

Occupational pathogenesis seems to be the most frequent cause for development of the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. There seems to be an association between repetitive work activities, both in the presence (greater risk) or absence of great force. See similar questions...

The cause of restless legs syndrome is unknown. It may be genetic because it runs in families. Conditions such as iron deficiency or iron deficiency anemia, kidney failure, pregnancy, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and Parkinson's disease may be associated with it. However, most people who seek treatment do not have one of these other conditions. Restless legs syndrome may result from abnormal balances of iron in your blood and of the brain chemical dopamine. See similar questions...

Remember, all eight glyconutrients (super sugars) found exclusively in Revivol™ make-up your body's glycoprotein's. Patients with CFS have reduced production of cell membrane glycoprotein activities, compared to non-CFS patients. Also, studies show, natural killer (NK) cell function (also dependent on normal cell surface glycoprotein's) was much lower in CFS patients, than patients without CFS. Revivol™ can significantly improve NK cell activity. See similar questions...

The cause of Poland syndrome is uncertain. The disorder is currently considered "a nonspecific developmental field defect" occurring at about the sixth week of fetal development. According to one report, diminished blood flow through the subclavian artery that goes to the arm has been blamed, but final proof for this idea is lacking. See similar questions...

CVS is caused by our eyes and brain reacting differently to characters on the screen than they do to printed characters. Our eyes have little problem focusing on most printed material, which is characterized by dense black characters with well-defined edges. Healthy eyes can easily maintain focus on the printed page. Characters on a computer screen, however, don't have this contrast or well-defined edges. See similar questions...

The short answer is, there is no single cause but rather a number of them that seem to contribute to the development of Asherman's. Asherman's appears most frequently in women who have had a "D&C" (dilation and curettage) for the removal of retained placenta after birth of a child, to clear the uterus after miscarriage of a child, or for purposes of aborting a pregnancy. See similar questions...

The normal production of cortisol involves three parts of the body. An area in the brain, called the hypothalamus, produces a hormone called corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH). This hormone travels via blood vessels to the pituitary gland, located just below the brain, and triggers release of adrenocorticotropic hormone ACTH). The ACTH travels through the bloodstream and when it reaches the adrenal glands, which lie above each kidney, cortisol is released. See similar questions...

Normally in reproduction, the egg cell of the mother and the sperm cell of the father start out with the usual number of 46 chromosomes. The egg and sperm cells undergo cell division where the 46 chromosomes are divided in half and the egg and the sperm cells end up with 23 chromosomes each. When a sperm with 23 chromosomes fertilizes an egg with 23 chromosomes, the baby ends up with a complete set of 46 chromosomes, half from the father and half from the mother. See similar questions...

Irlen Syndrome, or Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome, was first identified by Educational Psychologist Helen Irlen while she was working with adult learners in the early 1980's. Until described in her book, Reading by the Colors (Avery Press, 1991), there was no explanation or treatment for this perceptual disorder, and many people with this disorder would be misdiagnosed as dyslexic or slow learners. In 1991, Dr. Margaret S. See similar questions...

We have asked our Medical Advisory team this question over and over again, and none of them have the answer. We will continue to search for the answer of this one! Back to top. See similar questions...

Jeffrey Gilbard, MD, conducting research sponsored by the National Eye Institute, has proven that dry eye is caused by any condition that increases tear film evaporation, or by any condition that decreases tear production. These conditions, in turn, may be caused by a dietary deficiency of omega-3 essential fatty acids. Evaporation can increase from chronic eye lid inflammation or "blepharitis," specifically posterior blepharitis or meibomitis. See similar questions...

with many syndromes that affect the human body, the real cause of IBS is not yet known. There are no medical studies so far that explain the root of the prob See similar questions...

Scientists have not determined an exact cause of the disorder although it has recently been linked to several prescription drugs and over the counter medications. SJS has been linked to ibuprofen, amoxicillin, tetracycline, and, most recently, to Children's Motrin and Bextra. The medications can cause an allergic drug reaction resulting in SJS. See similar questions...

The exact cause of Sjögren's syndrome is not known. Experts believe that a combination of genetic and environmental factors may cause this disorder.2 Heredity may be a factor, since Sjögren's syndrome sometimes runs in families. Hormones may play a role, since this disorder often affects women who are at or near the age of menopause, but this relationship remains unclear.1 See similar questions...

Healthy kidneys filter out excess water, salts, and other items from the blood in our body. Nephrotic syndrome occurs when those filters in the kidneys are damaged. Large amounts of protein and minerals are lost through urine when kidneys have damaged filters. The body is left without enough protein to soak up water. As a result, the water moves from the blood supply into body tissues. This causes swelling in the tissues where the water pools. Diabetes and lupus. See similar questions...

Tourette's syndrome is an inherited condition that causes a certain part of your brain to function incorrectly. You have an excessive activity of dopamine, a brain chemical that normally controls your body's movements. Some cases of Tourette's syndrome may be caused by an immune reaction to a streptococcal infection, or by other unknown environmental factors. See similar questions...