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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…

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    Skin / 27 Oct 2015

    Causes and Treatment for Eczema

    Helpful Suggestions to Dermatitis You May Not Have Heard Yet Eczema can be an exhausting skin condition that is difficult to control. The angry, hot inflammation can rise at any moment. When you have finally succeeded in eliminating it, the symptoms pop up on another part of the body. Frustration, embarrassment and helplessness are all common emotions that surround the problem. Symptoms and signs of dermatitis are a reaction to the body’s immune system responding to something on the surface of the skin. Limiting those agents in the home can make the difference between sanity and frustration. Infrequently spoken tips regarding how to handle the symptoms are like gems to those who spend hours researching the signs. Dermatitis is difficult to self-diagnose and usually requires a trip to the doctor to confirm. Once known, the hit-and-miss options provided can add additional stress to an already stressful situation. Some helpful suggestions that experienced causalities have are wonderful to know and use. Sleep is perhaps the greatest gift you can give your body when it is under an attack. Under certain environments, the quality of sleep will sometimes determine the length of the episode. Ensuring that the room temperature is cool enough to keep the body at an advantageous temperature to promote healing is key. As the body sweats during the night, the perspiration can worsen the skin condition. Also, during sleep, it is difficult to use self-restraint for the constant itching that persists. As a sufferer sleeps, the scratching may become zealous causing the swelling to spread without the person knowing it. Cutting nails shorter, adding an antihistamine to the evening’s rituals or even using cold, dry compresses before bed can be helpful in limiting the scratch reaction. Reducing time in environments that incite intensity to the site is also favorable….

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    Cancer / 27 Oct 2015

    Signs, Symptoms and Treatment for Leukemia

    Understanding Your Leukemia Diagnosis Countless billions have spent on cancer research in order to understand how this disease develops and what can be done to treat it. Leukemia is a form of cancer that begins in a patient’s blood and must be treated as quickly as possible in order to slow its spread and limit the side effects. Patients that have a high risk of developing leukemia should understand some of the most common detection methods and how to improve their prognosis if they are diagnosed with this disease. What Is It? Cancer is a term that is used to describe a number of different diseases that produce abnormal cells in the human body. Leukemia is one type of cancer that begins by changing cells in the patient’s blood. What makes leukemia dangerous is the fact that it damages an individual’s white blood cells and affects their ability to fight off infections. Around 50,000 cases of leukemia occur within the United States each year. Common Signs and Symptoms Leukemia is often difficult to detect because the side effects are similar to many other conditions. Most patients will begin to notice some minor abnormalities with their health such as unexplained weight loss and chronic fatigue. Many will also experience frequent and severe illnesses that resemble the flu with side effects such as a fever, cold sweats, enlarged lymph nodes, insomnia, and skin infections. During the later stages of this disease, deep throbbing around bones and joints is a common occurrence. What to Do After a Diagnosis Any patient that experiences these side effects should immediately speak with their doctor about being tested. This test involves taking a sample from the patient’s blood as well as their bone marrow. If these tests do confirm that it is leukemia, then the doctor will…

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