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Juliet Cohen's Articles in Conditions Show All|Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest Paget's Disease Treatment Tips Paget's disease is a chronic bone disorder that is due to irregular breakdown and formation of bone tissue. Paget’s disease can affect any bone, but usually affects the skull, the hip and pelvis bones and bones in the legs and back. Reverse Hair Loss - What you can do Hair loss usually develops gradually and may be patchy or diffuse (all over) and also called is Baldness. Hair loss is so common that most of the time it is considered a normal variation and not a disease. Guide to Female Hair Loss Female hair loss occurs in more than one pattern. The most common type of hair loss seen in women is androgenetic alopecia, also known as female pattern alopecia. Stay Healthy Tips Eating right, staying physically active, and not smoking are a few examples of good habits that can help you stay healthy. Mental Stress Treatment Stress is a psychological and physiological response to events that upset our personal balance in some way. Herbal Treatment for Common Ailments There are many minor illnesses which can be easily and safely treated without the inconvenience. Cough, fever, cuts and bruises are some minor ailments that we commonly suffer. Home remedies for Dark Circles Dark circles under the eyes are an extremely common and distressing issue. Many people assume they're caused by not getting enough sleep, and they're right. Dyssomnia Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Dyssomnia NOS (not otherwise specified) refers to any insomnia, hypersomnia, or circadian rhythm disturbance that does not meet the full criteria for a specific dyssomnia. Dry Mouth Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Fortunately, there are many effective treatments for dry mouth. Sugar-free candy or gum stimulates saliva flow, and moisture can be replaced by using artificial saliva and oral rinses. Disruptive Behavior Disorder Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment The treatment for Disruptive Behavior Disorders is a combination of specialized Parent Skills training. Parent training and therapy with the child or adolescent, is most effective when done in the family home. Diphtheria Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection. It usually affects the nose and throat and causes a bad sore throat, swollen glands, fever and chills. Dermatitis Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Dermatitis is a blanket term literally meaning " inflammation of the skin". Symptoms of inflammation are itching, pain, redness, swelling, and the formation of small blisters or wheals (itchy, red circles with a white centre) on the skin. Dependent Personality Disorder Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Many cases of dependent also have roots to Obsessive-compulsive disorder , and instead of being afraid if they are alone when not in a relationship, tend to think everything is wrong. Dementia Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Dementia is a slowly progressive brain disorder characterized by the loss of ability to think, reason and remember. Dementia is not a disease itself, but rather a group of symptoms that are caused by various diseases or conditions. Delusional Disorder Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Delusional disorder may arise from a preexisting paranoid personality disorder. Beginning in early adulthood, people with a paranoid personality disorder demonstrate a pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others and their motives. Cystitis Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Cystitis is common in women, but it is less common and a potentially more serious condition for men. For men the cause can be an underlying bladder or prostate infection, an obstruction or tumour, or an enlarged prostate. Cyclothymia Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Some theories posit that the hypomanic episodes have meaning in the context of a person seeking to achieve goals or to avoid depression. Cushings Syndrome Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Cushing's syndrome is a condition in which there is an excess of cortisol (cortisone) Exposure to too much cortisol can occur from long-term use of synthetic glucocorticoid hormones to treat inflammatory illnesses. Crohn's Disease Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines. Both inflame the lining of your digestive tract, and both can cause dirk Bouts of watery or bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain. Cough Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Coughing is an important way to keep your throat and airways clear. Coughing is an action the body takes to get rid of burden that are irritating the air passages. Conjunctivitis Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Conjunctivitis , commonly known as pink eye , is an infection of the conjunctiva (the outer-most layer of the eye that covers the sclera ). It is a fairly common condition and usually causes no danger to the eye or your child's vision. Coeliac Disease Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Coeliac disease is a condition that affects the small bowel, caused by an abnormal immune response, or sensitivity, to a dietary protein known as gluten. Chronic Fatique Syndrome Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease that was first named in the 1980s. Even now, as increasing numbers of people are being diagnosed with CFS, many people inside and outside the health professions still doubt its existence or maintain that it's a psychological ailment. Cholecystitis Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Cholecycstitis is a painful inflammation of the gallbladder, the small, pear-shaped sac under the liver that stores bile. It is commonly due to impaction (sticking) of a gallstone within the neck of the gall bladder, leading to inspissation of bile , bile stasis , and infection by gut organisms. Chicken Pox Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Chickenpox was once considered a rite of passage for most children. The red, itchy rash is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is part of a group of viruses called herpesviruses. Chalazion Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment A chalazion is usually a reaction to trapped oil secretions and not caused by bacteria, although the site can become secondarily infected by bacteria. Cellulitis Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment The word cellulitis literally means inflammation of the cells. The infection usually involves the face, or the arms and legs. Catatonic Schizophrenia Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Schizophrenia results from problems with early brain development. The way brain cells communicate with each other through nerve pathways. Cataract Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment A cataract is a cloudy or opaque area (an area you cannot see through) in the lens of the eye. The name cataract stems from an ancient conception of something cascading from the "brain of humors" and depositing itself in front of the lens. Bulimia Nervosa Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Bulimia Nervosa is best considered as three separate illnesses that share the essential features described above. They will be discussed below under three different headings; Simple, Anorexic, and Multi-impulsive Bulimia Nervosa. Bronchiectasis Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Bronchiectasis is a lung condition in which some of the bronchi and bronchioles have lost their elasticity and have expanded and filled with fluid. Brief Psychotic Disorder Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Brief Psychotic Disorder illness usually begins abruptly and disappears within a month. Brief Psychotic Disorder is a psychosis that has a rapid onset, generally following a major stressor. Brain Tumours Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Brain tumors occur when cells in the brain begin to divide out of control and start to displace or invade nearby tissues. Occasionally, brain tumors can spread throughout the body. Borderline Personality Disorder Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Borderline personality disorder (BPD is a common disorder with estimates running as high as 10-14% of the general population. Social factors in BPD reflect many of the problems of modern society. Boils Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Boil or furuncle is a skin disease caused by the inflammation of hair follicles , thus resulting in the localized accumulation of pus and dead tissues. ver time, the area becomes firm and hard. Blepharitis Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment One of the most common eye problems in older adults is a skin condition called blepharitis . In severe cases, it may also cause styes , irritation and inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva. Bird Flu Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Although their symptoms are similar, SARS is caused by completely different viruses. Influenza viruses also are more contagious and cannot be as readily contained as SARS by isolating people who have the infection. Binge Eating Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Eating binges can be called compensatory behaviour. Binge eating disorder is a little more common in women than in men. People who binge may eat when they're not really hungry and continue eating even long after they're uncomfortably full. Bells Palsy Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Bell's palsy is a neurological disorder caused by damage to the seventh cranial nerve, also known as the facial nerve, which results in weakness or paralysis on one side of the face. Bedwetting Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Bedwetting often runs in families Most kids who wet the bed have a relative that did it, too. If both parents wet the bed when they were young, it's very likely that their child will as well. Baretts Oesophagus Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Barrett's oesophagus is a condition in which abnormal cells develop on the inner lining of the lower part of the gullet (oesophagus). Barrett's oesophagus is estimated to affect about 700,000 adults in the United States. Bad Breath Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Chronic bad breath, known as Halitosis , does not come from the stomach. The only odor that comes from the stomach is when you burp. Everybody has bad breath from time to time, especially first thing in the morning. Bacterial Vaginosis Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Bacterial vaginosis is a mild infection in the vagina caused by a type of bacteria (germ). For grammatical reasons, some people prefer to call it vaginal bacteriosis. Avoidant Personality Disorder Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Avoidant personality disorder important environmental factor is parental rejection. Rejection by parents appears to be particularly devastating. Peer Rejection is a 2nd environmental factor implicated ín the emergence of APD. Autism Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Autism (say: aw -tih-zum) causes kids to experience the world differently from the way most other kids do. Kids who have autism usually keep to themselves and many can't communicate without special help. Autisim Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment They are able to earn degrees and to maintain gainful employment. Others never develop the communication and self-help skills necessary to live independently. Aspergers Disorder Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Aspergers Disorder may also suffer depression as a result of extreme anxiety or loneliness. Asperger's syndrome affects males more than females. Arrhythmias Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. Most people have experienced these occasional, brief irregular heartbeats that feel like a skipped, fluttering or racing heartbeat. Appendicitis Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Appendicitis (or epityphlitis ) is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. Appendicitis begins when the opening from the appendix into the cecum becomes blocked. Aphonia Causes Symptoms Information with Treatment Some voice disorders are idiopathic and may occur due to stress. Vocal abuse (e.g., smoking, drinking excessive caffeine or alcohol, excessive exposure to fumes/toxins, etc.) is another potential cause of aphonia. [1] [2] [3] [4]	Sign Up for a free account or learn more. Submit Articles Member Login Top Authors Most Popular Articles Submission Guidelines Ezine Notifications Article RSS Feeds Sitemap Home New Stuff About Us Site Blog Forum Link to Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service

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