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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionIncidenceSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Incidence Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping People with STPD experience high levels of social anxiety and have difficulty forming close relationships. As with otherpersonality disorders, STPD significantly affects your ability to function at work, school, relationships, and other aspects of daily life. This article describes the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of schizotypal personality disorder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Scimitarsyndrome is a rare, congenital (present at birth) heart defect that occurs in 1 to 3 out of every 100,000 live births.Babies with scimitar syndrome have an underdeveloped right lung and an underdeveloped right pulmonary artery. They also have one or more pulmonary veins that carry blood into the right side of the heart instead of the left....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment A Word From Verywell Scleroderma is a chronic,autoimmuneconnective tissue disease that causes changes in the skin, blood vessels, and internal organs due to excess collagen production. While there are different types of scleroderma, each with its own set of symptoms, the most visible manifestation of this disease is skin hardening and tightening....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?Signs and SymptomsTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Signs and Symptoms Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a common psychiatric disorder in which a person experiences recurring, uncontrollable thoughts (obsessions) as well as behaviors they feel they have to do over and over (compulsions). There are several subtypes or themes within OCD, including scrupulosity....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsWho’s At Risk?DiagnosisTreatmentTreating Cradle CapWhen to Seek CareNext in Seborrheic Dermatitis GuideSeborrheic Dermatitis: Symptoms, Complications, and More Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Who’s At Risk? Diagnosis Treatment Treating Cradle Cap When to Seek Care Next in Seborrheic Dermatitis Guide Seborrheicdermatitisis an inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, flaky skin patches on various body areas. On the scalp, mild seborrheic dermatitis is often referred to asdandruff, and in young infants, it is known ascradle cap....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsProductionCompositionRole in HealthOverproductionUnderproductionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Production Composition Role in Health Overproduction Underproduction Frequently Asked Questions mapodile / Getty Images The sebaceous glands that make sebum are on just about every surface of the body. While sebum is important for skin health, having too much or too little of the oil can lead to acne,oily skin, and chronic itchiness and skin irritation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment FatCamera/Getty Images Hyperlipidemia does not cause specific symptoms, but it can have effects on your body. Many of these effects are related to the build-up of fatty deposits in the blood vessels (atherosclerosis), which can lead to high blood pressure (hypertension), heart attack, stroke, and other related conditions. If you have atherosclerosis or hypertension, you can experience shortness of breath and fatigue, particularly with exertion....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentOther Types of HypothyroidismFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Other Types of Hypothyroidism Frequently Asked Questions Secondary (central)hypothyroidismoccurs when the pituitary gland does not produce or release enoughthyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH). TSH is required for normal stimulation and functioning of the thyroid. The thyroid—a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the front of your neck—produces the thyroid hormonesthyroxine(T4) andtriiodothyronine(T3).These hormones are released into the bloodstream and carried to the body’s organs and tissues....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?How Does It Work?Seed Cycling andHormonesSeed Cycling and MenopauseSeed Cycling for FertilityNutritional BenefitsHow to Do ItFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? How Does It Work? Seed Cycling andHormones Seed Cycling and Menopause Seed Cycling for Fertility Nutritional Benefits How to Do It Frequently Asked Questions If you are interested in natural health remedies, you may have heard of seed cycling....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Self-Care?TypesBenefitsBuilding a Self-Care Plan Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Self-Care? Types Benefits Building a Self-Care Plan Self-care is the practice of taking care of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your life to promote health and wellness. While many people may view self-care as a form of selfish indulgence, the act of caring for oneself is an important part of a person’s overall well-being....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionRelevanceTechniquesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Relevance Techniques Frequently Asked Questions Self-compassion is the practice of being understanding and compassionate toward yourself. It originates from the concept ofmindfulness, which involves living in the present moment with openness and curiosity and without judgment. Self-compassion is a way of being kind to ourselves, particularly when we are suffering, feeling inadequate, or feeling like a failure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRecognizing Self-Harming BehaviorTraits and CharacteristicsCausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Recognizing Self-Harming Behavior Traits and Characteristics Causes Treatment Self-harm is a way of trying to ease emotional pain through intentionally causing physical harm. Self-harming behaviors often include self-injury, like cutting or burning the skin, and intentional self-poisoning, like taking more medications than prescribed. If you or a loved one are struggling with self-harming behaviors or other distressing mental health concerns, contact theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helplineat800-662-4357for information on support and treatment facilities in your area....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Self-Insured Health Insurance?How Self-Insured Plans Are RegulatedRegulations That ApplyRegulations That Do Not ApplyThird-Party AdministrationSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Self-Insured Health Insurance? How Self-Insured Plans Are Regulated Regulations That Apply Regulations That Do Not Apply Third-Party Administration Summary When employers want to offer health insurance to their workers, they essentially have two options: a self-insured plan (also known as a self-funded plan) or a fully insured plan....