Dull Facial Expression: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Dull Facial Expression

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]

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]

Allergic Rhinitis

Abstract BACKGROUND Although allergic rhinitis (AR) is recognized as a growing global health disease with considerable importance for patients' lives, especially among children and adolescents, there is a lack of population studies concerning symptomatology patterns of the disease. The present study aimed to explore[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dementia

† Deceased. From University of Minnesota, Minneapolis VA Health Care System, and HealthPartners, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Disclaimer: Findings and conclusions are those of the authors, who are responsible for its contents; findings and conclusions do not necessarily represent the views of AHRQ. No statement in this[…] [doi.org]

Intellectual Disability

From Wikidata Jump to navigation Jump to search generalized neurodevelopmental disorder mental retardation intellectual developmental disability ID IDD general learning disability syndromic intellectual disability MENTAL RETARDATION, AUTOSOMAL RECESSIVE 15 slowness IQ under 70 intelligence quotient under 70 Intellectual[…] [wikidata.org]

Juvenile Myxedema

The thoroughly updated Twelfth Edition of this classic retains the organization, practicality, and readability that makes Merritt's Neurology one of the most popular texts among neurologists, primary care physicians, and residents reviewing for psychiatry or neurology boards. In 183 short chapters, the book provides[…] [books.google.de]

Trisomy 21

Gene. 2018 Jan 30;641:180-185. doi: 10.1016/j.gene.2017.10.044. Epub 2017 Oct 18. Author information 1 Department of Genetics, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow 226014, India. 2 Department of Genetics, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Myotonic Dystrophy

Myotonic dystrophy is a kind of multisystem disease, which is inherited in nature. It is a chronic disease condition that gradually progresses, causing muscle wasting, myotonia, heart defects and development of cataracts. Myotonic dystrophy significantly affects multiple organs and systems involving the skeletal[…] [symptoma.com]

Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis Eye deviation and a drooping eyelid in a person with myasthenia gravis trying to open her eyes Specialty Neurology Symptoms Varying degrees muscle weakness, double vision, drooping eyelids, trouble talking, trouble walking[1] Usual onset Women under 40, men over 60[1] Duration Long term[1] Causes[…] [en.wikipedia.org]

Congenital Hypothyroidism

OBJECTIVE: Pendred syndrome (PS) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterised by sensorineural hearing loss and thyroid dyshormonogenesis. It is caused by biallelic mutations in the SLC26A4 gene encoding for pendrin. Hypothyroidism in PS can be present from birth and therefore diagnosed by neonatal screening.[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sporadic Goitrous Cretinism

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Hypothyroidism

Symptoms include dull facial expressions, tiredness, and weight gain. Blood tests can help diagnose this condition. [cedars-sinai.edu]

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.edu]

Parkinsonism

OBJECTIVE: To determine if blood neurofilament light chain (NfL) protein can discriminate between Parkinson disease (PD) and atypical parkinsonian disorders (APD) with equally high diagnostic accuracy as CSF NfL, and can therefore improve the diagnostic workup of parkinsonian disorders. METHODS: The study included[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Congenital Non-Goitrous Hypothyroidism Type 1

Symptoms include dull facial expressions, tiredness, and weight gain. Blood tests can help diagnose this condition. [cedars-sinai.edu]

facial expression Hoarse voice Slow speech Droopy eyelids Puffy and swollen face Enlarged thyroid, producing a goiter-like growth on the neck Increased menstrual flow and [chop.edu]

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]

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]

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]

Intermediate Uveitis

Kufor-Rakeb Syndrome

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]

Primary Hypothyroidism

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]

Geleophysic Dysplasia

In contrast to geleophysic dysplasia, in Weill-Marchesani syndrome, there is a dull facial expression with malar and maxillary hypoplasia. [ijo.in]

Meningovascular 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]

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]

Myxedema Coma

dull. [merckmanuals.com]

Note the facial and periorbital puffiness and the dull, lethargic expression. [aneskey.com]

facial expression, dementia or frank psychosis (myxedema madness) Dermatologic manifestations: Facial puffiness; myxedema; sparse, coarse and dry hair; coarse, dry, scaly [merckmanuals.com]

Klüver-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]

Congenital Non-Goitrous Hypothyroidism Type 4

dull. [merckmanuals.com]

facial expression, dementia or frank psychosis (myxedema madness) Dermatologic manifestations: Facial puffiness; myxedema; sparse, coarse and dry hair; coarse, dry, scaly [merckmanuals.com]

Symptoms develop insidiously and typically include cold intolerance, constipation, and cognitive and/or personality changes; later, the face becomes puffy and the facial expression [merckmanuals.com]

Autosomal Recessive Mental Retardation Type 27

On neurological examination, the patients exhibited a dull facial expression. The cranial nerves were intact and eye movements were full. [jmg.bmj.com]

Autosomal Recessive Mental Retardation Type 31

On neurological examination, the patients exhibited a dull facial expression. The cranial nerves were intact and eye movements were full. [jmg.bmj.com]

Moebius Syndrome

Most people with Moebius syndrome have normal intelligence, and others should take care not to confuse their lack of facial expression with dullness or unfriendliness. [youcaring.com]

However, the absence of facial expressions is occasionally incorrectly assumed to be resulting from dullness or unfriendliness. [hxbenefit.com]