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Bell's palsy
There are many different causes of Facial Nerve Palsy. However, the commonest
cause of unilateral facial
many different causes ... the commonest cause ... Loss of Corneal Reflex ... Neurology #Signs #Symptoms
Seesaw Nystagmus 

Sawtooth or seesaw nystagmus is an unusual but characteristic type of nystagmus. Typically there
Nystagmus can be pendulum ... The pendular shape ... vestibulo-ocular reflex ... We have varied causes
Orbicularis Reflex in an Alzheimer's Patient on Physical Exam

Alzheimer's is a degenerative, progressive and irreversible disease.
Orbicularis Reflex ... treated to relieve symptoms ... time, and can cause ... delusions and, in some cases ... One of the first symptoms
Myelopathy - Injury to the entire spinal cord - Signs and Symptoms
 • Ataxia (early sign)
cord - Signs and Symptoms ... Hyperreflexia (deep-tendon reflex ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms ... #msk
Dysphagia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Structural
 • Tumors
 • Zenker's Diverticulum
 • Foreign Bodv
Neuromuscular Toxic/Metabolic
 • Myasthenia
Intermittent Symptoms ... Intermittent Symptoms ... Web Progressive Symptoms ... • Reflux Stricture ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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paresthetica • Symptoms ... 3-6 months of symptom ... gait, strength, reflexes ... mass Sensory Symptoms ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
syncope from other causes ... Ask about precipitating ... events, prodromal symptoms ... Common causes of ... their associated symptoms
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
varied clinical symptoms ... There are several symptoms ... abolished tendon reflexes ... percussion by the reflex ... hammer, caused
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Cranial nerve IX can refer ... the following symptoms ... Gastroesophageal reflux ... gastroesophageal reflux ... • Associated symptoms
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Equina Syndrome Causes ... spine Signs / Symptoms ... of normal leg reflexes ... CaudaEquina #Syndrome #MSK ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #symptoms