10 (More) Uniquely Named Syndromes

If you find my first article informative and interesting, as follows are 10 more uniquely named medical/psychological syndromes:

1. Crocodile Tears Syndrome

   

   Also known as Bogorad’s syndrome. People with this syndrome experience the gustatolachrymal reflex which is characterized by the excessive shedding of tears brought about by eating. It is a complication that occurs in patients suffering from facial nerve paralysis, such as Bell’s palsy, wherein the damaged nerves directed to the salivary glands regenerates instead into the tear or lachrymal glands.

2. Kabuki Make-Up Syndrome

   

   Medically known as Niikawa-Kuroki syndrome. Children diagnosed with this genetic anomaly are often mentally retarded, and endure a host of physical and medical abnormalities including heart defects, loose joints, scoliosis and urinary/intestinal problems. It is so named due to the distinct facial traits of affected children (large eyelids, arched eyebrows and flat nose tip) somehow resembling heavily made-up actors of Kabuki, a popular Japanese theater art form.

3. Happy Puppet Syndrome

   

   An extremely rare genetic disorder alternatively known as Angelman syndrome. Children born with this condition are marked by mental retardation, speech absence, poor muscle tone and frequent epileptic seizures. They have an unusually jolly demeanor, often laughing/smiling for no reason at all, while their twitchy movements and repetitive hand flapping are described as very puppet-like.

4. One and a Half Syndrome

   

   A rare form of eye muscle paralysis manifested by the inability to move both eyes simultaneously in one direction and the inability of one eye to adduct in the opposite direction, thereby creating double vision. This is attributable to lesions in the brain region that control eye movements caused by a stroke, tumor or multiple sclerosis.

5. Snapping Hip Syndrome

   

   A form of sport injury, so named because of the distinct cracking sound originating from around the hip area whenever the joint passes from being flexed to being extended. Medically known as iliopsoas tendinitis, those commonly affected are athletes, such as weightlifters, gymnasts, runners and ballet dancers, who routinely apply excessive force on or perform difficult moves involving the hip joint.

6. Empty Nest Syndrome

   

   A psychological condition describing the intense emotional state of depression or sadness that parents, especially the mother, experience when their children leave home home for reasons as education and marriage. A strong bond between the parent and the child can exacerbate the situation even more.

7. Impossible Syndrome

   

   Medically called chondrodysplasia situs inversus imperforate anus polydactyly. Only one such case has ever been documented in a premature stillborn infant, consisting of numerous congenital malformations including abnormal bone growth, kidney/pancreas/lung/intestinal/genital anomalies, reversed heart and lung position, hernia, six-digit fingers and toes and a lot more.

8. Paradise Syndrome

   

   A state of mind in which a person feels great discontent or dissatisfaction in spite of having fulfilled all the ambitions he desired for himself; having possessed all the things he ever wanted; and having sought all the pleasures the world has to offer. This psychological condition seemingly confirms the old saying that “money can’t buy happiness” to be very true.

9. Jane Wayne Syndrome

   

   A mental condition that is named after the feminized name of a legendary actor with a tough guy persona. Some new female recruits, sometimes even the veterans, of the police or military force, feel the pressure to live up to the stereotypical tough guy image of the institution, and accordingly, would display unnecessary aggressive or violent behavior.

10. Prune Belly Syndrome

    

    Also known as Eagle-Barett syndrome. The most notable symptom of this rare congenital disorder is the partial or complete absence of abdominal walls resulting in the expansion and distention of the bladder and intestines, frequently causing urinary problems. It is so named on account of the wrinkled appearance of the swollen tummy of the sufferer.

Click the following for more unusually named medical/psychological conditions:

·         10 Uniquely Named Syndromes 1

·         10 Syndromes Named After Literary Characters

·         10 Behavioral Complexes that Make Life Complicated