Possible Causes for dull facial expression Allergic Rhinitis Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common causes of nasal obstruction, but other diseases need to be considered particularly when the clinical course is getting worse. We present a patient with known mild persistent allergic rhinitis due to house dust mites who experienced progressive worsening of nasal[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Parkinson Disease facial expression 0000338 Leg muscle stiffness 0008969 Lethargy 0001254 Myoclonus 0001336 Oculogyric crisis 0010553 Short attention span Poor attention span Problem paying [rarediseases.info.nih.gov] 0000183 Difficulty walking Difficulty in walking 0002355 Dyskinesia Disorder of involuntary muscle movements 0100660 Fatigue Tired Tiredness [ more ] 0012378 Hypomimic face Dull [rarediseases.info.nih.gov] Dementia † Deceased. From University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island; and Minneapolis VA Health Care System and HealthPartners, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Disclaimer: Findings and conclusions are those of the authors, who are responsible for the article's contents; findings and[…] [doi.org] Parkinson's Disease Type 3 Introduction The cerebellum (CB) has dense anatomical and functional connections with sensorimotor cortex (1–3). Functional perturbation in these connections may underlie pathophysiology of several movement disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease (PD), dystonia, and spinocerebellar ataxia (4–6). Recently,[…] [frontiersin.org] Intellectual Disability Abstract Nonconsensual sterilization is usually seen as the by-product of a classist and racist society; disability is ignored. This article examines the 1973 sterilization of two young black girls from Alabama and other precedent-setting court cases involving the sterilization of "mentally retarded" white women to[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Myxedema The patient loses facial expression, and an appearance of imbecility is quickly observed. [henriettes-herb.com] He is stupid, inactive, dull of comprehension, is difficult to interest in the surroundings, or he takes an interest in very childish things. [henriettes-herb.com] Juvenile Myxedema الصفحة 247 - M, et al. Assessment of the skeletal status by peripheral quantitative computed tomography of the forearm: Short-term precision in vivo and comparison to dual x-ray absorptiometry. الصفحة 421 - Stener B. Displacement of the ruptured ulnar collateral ligament of the metacarpo-phalangeal joint of[…] [books.google.com] Trisomy 21 Down syndrome (DS)-associated transient abnormal myelopoiesis (TAM) or acute megakaryoblastic leukemia (AMKL) in monozygotic twins is exceedingly rare and has not been well characterized. We describe a unique case of monozygotic twins with simultaneous TAM from a triplet pregnancy at 34 weeks' gestation.[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Myotonic Dystrophy Myotonic dystrophy is a progressive multisystem genetic heterogeneous disorder. General anesthesia with opioids increases the risk of prolonged postanesthetic respiratory recovery in myotonic dystrophy patients. A 20-year-old previously healthy woman was transferred to our emergency department for further[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Myasthenia Gravis We describe the case of a 3-week-old boy with pyloric stenosis who presented for laparoscopic pyloromyotomy in the setting of symptomatic transient neonatal myasthenia gravis. The patient received muscle relaxation with rocuronium, and neuromuscular blockade was successfully reversed with sugammadex with[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Congenital Hypothyroidism Thyroid hormone synthesis requires the presence of iodide. The sodium-iodide symporter (NIS) is a glycoprotein that mediates the active uptake of iodide from the blood stream into the thyroid grand. NIS defects due to SLC5A5 gene mutations are known to cause congenital hypothyroidism (CH). The proposita is a[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Sporadic Goitrous Cretinism Zondek, H., and Leszynsky, H.E.. IODINE EFFECTS ON THYRIOD FUNCTION IN SPORADIC GOITROUS CRETINISM. Country unknown/Code not available: N. p., 1965. Web. doi:10.1038/2061258a0. Zondek, H., & Leszynsky, H.E.. IODINE EFFECTS ON THYRIOD FUNCTION IN SPORADIC GOITROUS CRETINISM. Country unknown/Code not available.[…] [osti.gov] Hypothyroidism Symptoms include dull facial expressions, tiredness, and weight gain. Blood tests can help diagnose this condition. [cedars-sinai.org] Here are the most common symptoms and signs: Dull facial expressions Tiredness (fatigue) Being cold bothers you Hoarse voice Slow speech Droopy eyelids Puffy and swollen face [hopkinsmedicine.org] Here are the most common symptoms and signs: Dull facial expressions Tiredness and lack of energy (fatigue) Not being able to handle cold Hoarse voice Slow speech Droopy eyelids [cedars-sinai.org] Pallidopyramidal Syndrome facial expression 0000338 Intention tremor 0002080 Monotonic speech 0031435 Myoclonus 0001336 Neurogenic bladder Lack of bladder control due to nervous system injury 0000011 [rarediseases.info.nih.gov] 0002067 Dysphagia Poor swallowing Swallowing difficulties Swallowing difficulty [ more ] 0002015 Dystonia 0001332 Hyperreflexia Increased reflexes 0001347 Hypomimic face Dull [rarediseases.info.nih.gov] Endocrine Dysfunction Symptoms include dulled facial expressions, hoarse voice, slow speech, eyelids droop, puffy and swollen face and eyes, weight gain, constipation, inability to tolerate cold [brainaacn.org] Sleep Apnea In both patients, elevated creatine phosphokinase, a dull facial expression, peripheral edema and slow speech were recognized, and these symptoms were suggestive of hypothyroidism [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Personality Disorder Their restricted emotional range and failure to reciprocate gestures or facial expressions (such a smiles or nods of agreement) cause them to appear rather dull, bland, or [mentalhelp.net] Hashimoto Thyroiditis Here are the most common symptoms and signs: Dull facial expressions Tiredness and lack of energy (fatigue) Not being able to handle cold Hoarse voice Slow speech Droopy eyelids [uclahealth.org] The symptoms of primary hypothyroidism are: the facial expression is dull; the voice is hoarse and speek is slow; cold intollerance may be prominent; hair is sparse, coarse [scielo.conicyt.cl] Fetal Malnutrition facial expression and dry skin); Brain damage. [healthengine.com.au] […] circulatory disorders; Birth defects; Underdevelopment of some organs; Cretinism (a congenital condition affecting the thyroid gland which results in lack of coordination, dull [healthengine.com.au] Adenoid Hypertrophy […] bone dysplasia, upper jaw bone is elongated, high-arched palate, denture is not whole, and last incisor exposes, and lip is thick, and the facial expression that lacks has [patents.google.com] dull-witted performance, forms " adenoid face ".The coordinate movement imbalance is often choked and is coughed between swallowing and breathing.The dirty stimulation respiratory [patents.google.com] […] peaceful to sleep night, and the nose secretion is many, when speaking closed rhinolalia is arranged, and voice are ambiguous.Because of long-term mouth breathing, cause the facial [patents.google.com] Paranoid Personality Disorder Their restricted emotional range and failure to reciprocate gestures or facial expressions (such a smiles or nods of agreement) cause them to appear rather dull, bland, or [mentalhelp.net] Schizophrenia […] or monotonous speech, and lack of facial expression Difficulty expressing emotions Lack of self-care Inability to feel pleasure (anhedonia) Cognitive Symptoms Cognitive symptoms [onhealth.com] Catatonia or other movement disorders Negative (Deficit) Symptoms "Negative" symptoms disrupt normal emotions and behaviors and include: Social withdrawal "Flat affect," dull [onhealth.com] Kluver-Bucy Syndrome Emotionally, the monkeys became dulled, and their facial expressions and vocalizations became far less expressive. [wikidoc.org] Emotional changes - emotion was dulled and facial movements and vocalisations were far less expressive. They lost fear where it would normally occur. [patient.info] Syphilis Salient features are coarse movements, dull facial expression, increased muscle reflexes and pupil abnormalities. At the late stage seizures may occur. [alzheimer-europe.org] Intermediate Uveitis facial expression 0000338 Leg muscle stiffness 0008969 Lethargy 0001254 Myoclonus 0001336 Oculogyric crisis 0010553 Short attention span Poor attention span Problem paying [rarediseases.info.nih.gov] 0000183 Difficulty walking Difficulty in walking 0002355 Dyskinesia Disorder of involuntary muscle movements 0100660 Fatigue Tired Tiredness [ more ] 0012378 Hypomimic face Dull [rarediseases.info.nih.gov] Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type 2 Major symptoms may include the development of an enlarged thyroid gland in the neck, a dull facial expression, puffiness and swelling around the eyes, drooping eyelids, thinning [rarediseases.org] Geleophysic Dysplasia In contrast to geleophysic dysplasia, in Weill-Marchesani syndrome, there is a dull facial expression with malar and maxillary hypoplasia. [ijo.in] Disorganized Schizophrenia Negative symptoms include: Talking in a dull voice Showing no facial expression, such as a smile or frown Having trouble experiencing happiness Having trouble planning and [nimh.nih.gov] Syphilitic Spinal Paralysis Salient features are coarse movements, dull facial expression, increased muscle reflexes and pupil abnormalities. At the late stage seizures may occur. [alzheimer-europe.org] Neuroferritinopathy facial expression 0000338 Laryngeal dystonia 0012049 Micrographia 0031908 Mutism Inability to speak Muteness [ more ] 0002300 Neurodegeneration Ongoing loss of nerve cells [rarediseases.info.nih.gov] 0001260 Dyskinesia Disorder of involuntary muscle movements 0100660 Emotional lability Emotional instability 0000712 Hyperreflexia Increased reflexes 0001347 Hypomimic face Dull [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
