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ADHD / 29 Jan 2016
What is ADHD
Understanding ADHD: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is the most commonly diagnosed psychological disorder in children. ADHD involves difficultly paying attention, hyperactivity, and trouble with impulse control. ADHD Symptoms There are three general ADHD symptom categories: inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Inattention symptoms are most likely to be noticed in school or work situations, and are associated with an inability to maintain a train of thought or complete tasks. Symptoms include: A lack of focus Procrastination Disorganization Forgetfulness Jumping from one incomplete activity to another Becoming easily distracted Not appearing to listen Poor time management Impulsivity symptoms involve difficulty waiting or thinking before acting. For ADHD in children, impulsivity may be more difficult to distinguish from normal youthful behavior; frequency of these behaviors will be much higher in a child with ADHD. Symptoms include: Impatience Frequently interrupting others Speaking over others Poor anger management Risky behavior Hyperactive behaviors are associated with physical and mental restlessness. Symptoms are often most visible in children and may be subtler in adults, such as: Frequent fidgeting Difficulty doing quiet activities Frequent need to get up and move Excessive talking Restlessness ADHD in adults often comes with a shift in symptoms. Adults may exhibit additional symptoms that are less common in children, including: Anxiety Depression Mood swings Low self-esteem Chronic lateness Relationship problems Substance abuse ADHD Diagnosis Diagnosis of ADHD generally requires the presence of at least six of these symptoms occurring over at least six months and in at least two different situations (such as at home and at school). Generally ADHD tests will include: A review of the patient’s medical history A physical exam An interview with the patient Behavioral rating scales Additional verbal and written tests may be required to identify or rule out similar conditions or learning…
Whooping Cough / 06 Dec 2016
Whooping Cough and Adults
What You Need to Know About Whooping Cough in Adults You may have heard of whooping cough as pertussis. Whooping cough is a serious illness for adults, but it can also show up in children and babies. The illness is caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria. Whooping cough comes on like a cold or the flu, but it develops into something much worse and can last for up to 21 days. The illness is less severe when the individual who has it has had the vaccine. Is Whooping Cough Contagious? Yes, whooping cough is highly contagious. Many people think that they only have a normal cold when they actually have pertussis, and if this is the case, they may unknowingly pass the illness on to others while they are sick. In many individuals, pertussis is most contagious approximately 14 days after the severe coughing of the illness has begun. If individuals are able to take antibiotics during this time, this may shorten the duration of the cough and the spreading of the illness. What Are the Symptoms of Whooping Cough in Adults? The symptoms of whooping cough generally show up approximately 5 to 10 days after an individual has been exposed to the illness, and they start just as a normal cold would. Many of those who have whooping cough say that they get a runny nose and low-grade fever in the beginning. The fever usually does not last for the duration of the illness. A small cough may occur after a while. The cough will develop over time and get increasingly worse. In some individuals, vomiting because of a coughing spell may occur, but this is not always the case. Many of those who have had the whooping cough vaccine will not have this symptom. Exhaustion from extreme and…
Pregnancy / 27 Oct 2015
Cravings
Understanding Food Cravings During Pregnancy There are several common cravings that women may experience during pregnancy. And while almost every mother will have some cravings while pregnant, what those cravings are and how intense they may be will vary with each individual. The following information describes what cravings are, some of the more common cravings, and how a pregnant woman should handle the cravings she has. What Are Cravings? Understanding cravings while you’re expecting begins by knowing what kind of changes are taking place in your body and what they mean. The high hormone levels that occur during pregnancy can affect your sense of smell and taste. This heightened awareness of the senses may be behind an increase in food cravings. Generally, the causes for cravings could include a rise in hormones and the fact that more nutrition is needed for both mother and the baby, causing a spike in hunger. Some of the more common cravings include: Chocolate Pickles Cheese Bacon Ice Cream Cravings fall into four categories. These are salty, spicy, sweet, and sometimes sour. Craving a Big Mac and fries could be a signal from the body that you need more protein or sodium. Desiring ice cream could actually be your body telling you that it needs more calcium. How Should You Handle Cravings While Pregnant? Some women see pregnancy as a license to eat and a time to indulge in all their intense cravings for particular types of food. While giving in to most food cravings while pregnant is normally not harmful, there can be some exceptions. A condition that is called pica can occur when an individual craves non-food items. Even this, however, is sometimes related to nutritional deficiencies with the body actually craving food. Two of the main concerns regarding giving into cravings are…
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