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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCopingA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping A Word From Verywell De novo metastatic breast cancer (also known asStage 4breast cancer) is a relatively rare breast cancer. It is generally considered incurable as it has already spread to other parts of the body at the time of diagnosis. However, advances in treatment options can improve and prolong the lives of patients....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWith Brain DamageTreatmentLesions on ScansRisks and ComplicationsPrognosisSupport Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents With Brain Damage Treatment Lesions on Scans Risks and Complications Prognosis Support Decerebrateposturing is an uncontrollable physical reflex that occurs as a result of substantialbrain damage. With decerebrate posturing, a person is not conscious, and they don’t have voluntary control over their movements. A person who develops this posture has rigid muscles, with arms and legs held out straight, toes pointed down, and the head and neck arched back....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDecorticate Posturing and the BrainTreatmentImaging and TestsRisks and ComplicationsPrognosisSupport and Ongoing Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Decorticate Posturing and the Brain Treatment Imaging and Tests Risks and Complications Prognosis Support and Ongoing Care Decorticateposturing is a physical position that occurs as a reflex in response to substantialbrain damage. With decorticate posture, a person extends their legs, flexes their arms, clenches their fists, and has rigid muscles, without any interaction or responsiveness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that partially or completely blocks a large vein (usually in the lower leg or thigh, like the popliteal vein) though it can occur in other parts of the body. DVT prevents deoxygenated blood from returning to the heart. As a result, circulation is blocked in the leg, which leads to pain and swelling....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Degenerative disc disease describes a condition in which a worn disc causes pain. It often occurs due to the normal aging process in which the discs between the vertebrae in your spine wear down and become thinner. This article describes degenerative disc disease symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentCopingSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Coping Summary Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a painful, aching soreness that occurs after new and unfamiliar exercise or strenuous activity. DOMS typically appears a day or two after you complete a vigorous or new workout. People experiencing DOMS may feel a little sore after a workout, then experience a more intense soreness that peaks a day or two post exercise, when they might normally begin to recover....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of DementiaCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Dementia GuideRecognizing the Early Symptoms of Dementia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of Dementia Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Next in Dementia Guide Dementiais not one disease, but a term that refers to different disorders that affect the brain and impair a person’s memory, thinking, behavior, or emotions enough to interfere with daily life and independence....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsServicesDental Prophylaxis for KidsEffectivenessCostPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Services Dental Prophylaxis for Kids Effectiveness Cost Prevention Dentalprophylaxismost commonly refers to cleaning, but it may include other prophylactic (preventative) procedures such as an exam or checkup. It refers to dental care to protect your teeth and prevent gum disease. It includes a full examination of your mouth and teeth and a thorough cleaning using an ultrasonic scaler, pick, or other tools to remove tartar, plaque, and calcifications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Depersonalization-derealization disorder (DPDR) is a mental disorder that causes you to feel detached from your body, thoughts, and environment. There are two facets of DPDR known as: This article describes the causes and characteristics of depersonalization-derealization disorder, including how it is diagnosed and treated. Anna Efetova / Getty Images What Does It Mean to Dissociate?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTerminologyTypesCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFAQsSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Terminology Types Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention FAQs Summary Dermatosis refers to several skin conditions and may involve the hair and nails as well. It includes any irregularity or lesion on the skin. Treatment for dermatosis depends on the cause, and may include topical steroids, moisturizers, antibiotics, antifungals, or chemotherapy. Because there are several different types of dermatoses, it can be difficult to diagnose yourself....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionTheoriesConditions TreatedTraining and CertificationsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Theories Conditions Treated Training and Certifications Treatment Developmentalpsychologyis the study of how humans grow, change, and adapt across the course of their lives. Developmental psychologists research the stages of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development from the prenatal stage through infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. This article covers developmental psychology, including the definition, types, life stages, and how to seek treatment when necessary....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSigns and SymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes. It happens when the liver starts breaking down fat at a dangerously fast rate, processing the fat into a fuel called ketones, which causes a diabetic person’s blood to become acidic. Verywell / Theresa Chiechi Causes of Ketoacidosis Cells need glucose to get the energy they require to function....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is DBT?Defining DialecticalHow Does It Work?Core SkillsWhen Is DBT Used?How Does DBT Help? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is DBT? Defining Dialectical How Does It Work? Core Skills When Is DBT Used? How Does DBT Help? Learn more about dialectical behavior therapy, how it works, when it’s used, and its core skills. What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy? Realizing some patients needed a different kind of emotional support and skills training, Linehan created dialectical behavioral therapy....