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Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. Schizophrenia may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that impairs daily functioning, and can be disabling.

  • Symptoms : hallucination, Delusions, abnormal behaviour, disorganised speech, disturbances of emotions
  • Causes of Schizophrenia: Genetics, infections, drug abuse deoression, emotional disturbance, aging
  • Treatment : Medications, Psychotherapy, Neuro Rehab

Migraine

Migraine is a neurological condition that can cause multiple symptoms. It's frequently characterized by intense, debilitating headaches. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, difficulty speaking, numbness or tingling, and sensitivity to light and sound. Migraines often run in families and affect all ages.

  • Symptoms :Prodrome, Aura, Attack, Post-drome
  • Diagnosis : MRI, CT Scan
  • Treatment : Migraine Remedies, Migraine Medications Prescribed, Prescription Medication to help with Symptoms, OTC Pain and Migraine Medication
  • Specialist : Neurologist

Vertigo

Vertigo is a sensation of feeling off balance. If you have these dizzy spells, you might feel like you are spinning or that the world around you is spinning.

  • Symptoms : Spinning, Tilting, Swaying, Unbalanced, Pulled to one direction, Feeling nauseated, Vomiting, Abnormal or jerking eye movements (nystagmus), Headache, Sweating, Ringing in the ears or hearing loss
  • Causes of Vertigo : BPPV, Meniere's disease, Vestibular neuritis or labyrinthitis.
  • Treatment : Vestibular rehabilitation, Canalith repositioning maneuvers, Medicine, Surgery

OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness that causes repeated unwanted thoughts or sensations (obsessions) or the urge to do something over and over again (compulsions). Some people can have both obsessions and compulsions. OCD isn't about habits like biting your nails or thinking negative thoughts.

  • Symptoms : Fear of contamination or dirt, Doubting and having difficulty tolerating uncertainty, Needing things orderly and symmetrical, Aggressive or horrific thoughts about losing control and harming yourself or others, Unwanted thoughts, including aggression, or sexual or religious subjects
  • OCD Risk Factors : A parent, sibling, or child with OCD, Physical differences in certain parts of your brain, Depression, anxiety, or tics, Experience with trauma, A history of physical or sexual abuse as a child
  • Treatment : Psychotherapy, Relaxation, Medication, Neuromodulation, TMS(transcranial magnetic stimulation)

Depression

Depression is a mood disorder that involves a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It is different from the mood fluctuations that people regularly experience as a part of life. Major life events, such as bereavement or the loss of a job, can lead to depression. However, doctors only consider feelings of grief to be part of depression if they persist.

  • Symptoms : Feeling sad, anxious, or empty, Feeling hopeless or pessimistic, Feeling guilty, worthless, or helpless, Not enjoying things you used to enjoy, Trouble with concentration, memory, or making decisions, Sleeping too much or too little, Appetite changes, Gaining or losing weight, Feeling restless or irritable, Thoughts of suicide or death
  • Causes of Depression : Family history, Early childhood trauma, Brain structure, Medical conditions, Drug use
  • Treatment : Medications, Psychotherapy, Light therapy, Alternative therapies, Exercise, Avoid alcohol and drugs,

Anxiety

Anxiety is a normal and often healthy emotion. However, when a person regularly feels disproportionate levels of anxiety, it might become a medical disorder. Anxiety disorders form a category of mental health diagnoses that lead to excessive nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worry.

  • Symptoms : Increased heart rate, rapid breathing, restlessness, trouble concentrating, difficulty falling asleep, dry mouth, sweating, fear, distress
  • Causes of Anxiety : Genetics, Brain chemistry, Environmental stress, Drug withdrawal or misuse, Medical conditions
  • Risk Factors : History of mental health disorder, Childhood sexual abuse, Trauma, Negative life events, Severe illness or chronic health condition, Substance abuse, Being shy as a child, Low self-esteem
  • Treatment : Self-care, Therapies, Medication

Neuropathy

Neuropathy is damage or dysfunction of one or more nerves that typically results in numbness, tingling, muscle weakness and pain in the affected area. Neuropathies frequently start in your hands and feet, but other parts of your body can be affected too.

  • Symptoms : Loss of feeling, Freezing, Tingling, hyper sensitivity, sharp jabbing pain, burning sensation, numbness
  • Causes of Neuropathy: Diabetes, Trauma, Autoimmune diseases, Infections, Inherited disorders, Bone marrow disorders, Tumors
  • Treatment : Medicines, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Surgery, Mechanical aids, Proper nutrition, Adopting healthy living habits,

Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction is a problem that can happen during any phase of the sexual response cycle. It prevents you from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity. The sexual response cycle traditionally includes excitement, plateau, orgasm and resolution.

  • Symptoms in men: Inability to achieve or maintain an erection (hard penis) suitable for intercourse, Absent or delayed ejaculation despite enough sexual stimulation, Inability to control the timing of ejaculation
  • Symptoms in women: Inability to achieve orgasm, Inadequate vaginal lubrication before and during intercourse, Inability to relax the vaginal muscles enough to allow intercourse
  • Causes of sexual dysfunction : Physical Causes, Psychological Causes
  • Treatment : Medication, Mechanical aids, Sex Therapy, Behavioral treatments, Psychotherapy

Dementia

Dementia is a general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia.

  • Symptoms : Recent memory loss, Difficulty completing familiar tasks, Problems communicating, Disorientation, Problems with abstract thinking,, Misplacing things, Mood changes, Personality changes, Loss of initiative
  • Causes of Dementia: Degenerative neurological diseases, Vascular disorders, Infections of the central nervous system, Long-time alcohol or drug use, Traumatic brain injuries, fluid in the brain
  • Treatment : Medication, Mind-stimulating Activities, Therapy, Lifestyle Changes

Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness. Anyone can develop epilepsy. Epilepsy affects both males and females of all races, ethnic backgrounds and ages.

  • Symptoms : Temporary confusion, A staring spell, Uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs, Loss of consciousness or awareness, Psychic symptoms such as fear, anxiety
  • Causes of Epilepsy: Genetic influence, Head trauma, Brain conditions, Infectious diseases, Prenatal injury, Developmental disorders
  • Treatment : Anti-epileptic drugs, surgery, Vagus nerve stimulator, Ketogenic diet

Psychosis

Psychosis is a condition that affects the way your brain processes information. It causes you to lose touch with reality. You might see, hear, or believe things that aren't real. Psychosis is a symptom, not an illness. A mental or physical illness, substance abuse, or extreme stress or trauma can cause it.

  • Symptoms : difficulty concentrating, depressed mood, sleeping too much or not enough, anxiety, suspiciousness, withdrawal from family and friends, delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, such as switching topics erratically, depression, suicidal thoughts or actions
  • Causes of Psychosis : Genetics, Drugs, Trauma, Injuries and illnesses
  • Treatment : Rapid tranquilization, Medication, Cognitive behavioral therapy,

Somatization

Somatization is a tendency to experience and communicate psychological distress in the form of somatic symptoms and to seek medical help for them. More commonly expressed, it is the generation of physical symptoms of a psychiatric condition such as anxiety.

  • Symptoms : pain, fatigue, shortness of breath or coughing, heart palpitations, fainting, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach ache or diarrhea, needing to urinate often.
  • Causes of Somatization : Response to illness or injury, stress and uncomfortable emotions
  • Treatment : Psychotherapy, relaxation techniques, hypnosis, antidepressants, regular physical examination

Mania

Mania is a psychological condition that causes a person to experience unreasonable euphoria, very intense moods, hyperactivity, and delusions. Mania (or manic episodes) is a common symptom of bipolar disorder. Mania can be a dangerous condition for several reasons. People may not sleep or eat while in a manic episode.

  • Symptoms : feeling overly happy or “high” for long periods of time, having a decreased need for sleep, talking very fast, often with racing thoughts, feeling extremely restless or impulsive, becoming easily distracted, having overconfidence in your abilities, engaging in risky behavior, such as having impulsive sex, gambling with life savings, or going on big spending sprees.
  • Causes of Mania: high levels of stress, changes in sleep patterns or lack of sleep, using recreational drugs or alcohol, seasonal changes, a significant change in your life
  • Treatment : medication, behavioral therapy, substance abuse treatment, electroconvulsive therapy