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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExamplesPurposeIs It a Bad Thing?Modesty BiasOvercoming the Bias Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Examples Purpose Is It a Bad Thing? Modesty Bias Overcoming the Bias Self-serving bias is also called self-serving attributional bias. When making causal attributions, people with self-serving bias tend to view the causation of events through a distorted lens that protects their ego and enhances self-esteem. blackCAT / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Separation Anxiety?SymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Separation Anxiety? Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Any parent who has handed over a reluctant child to a caregiver has seen separation anxiety in action. Separation anxiety is a condition in which a person feels extreme fear or distress when separated from an emotional attachment, such as a parent, a loved one, or a place they feel safe, like their home....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Sepsis is a very serious, potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when a localized infection, like aurinary tract infection (UTI)or surgical wound infection, moves into the bloodstream. As the infection spreads, the body launches a massive inflammatory response, causing symptoms like a fever and a fast heart and breathing rate. If untreated, sepsis may progress intoseptic shock, which causes low blood pressure and subsequentmulti-organ failure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It EntailsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Entails Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Septic shock is the most severe level ofsepsis, a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when the immune system has an extreme response to an existing infection. When this happens, the immune system releases chemicals into the bloodstream that attack the body’s own tissues.Blood pressure dropsdangerously low, potentially causing organ failure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Seronegative rheumatoid arthritisis diagnosed in people who have the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) but do not test positive for anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody (anti-CCP) orrheumatoid factor(RF)—twoantibodies(immune system proteins) that are typically present in the blood of someone with RA.Rheumatoid arthritisis an autoimmune disease that affects the joints....

Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is a chronicautoimmune diseasethat primarily affects the joints. The most common type of RA is seropositive RA, where someone with RA has detectable anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) and/orrheumatoid factor(RF) antibodies in their blood that can identify the disease. High levels of one or both are associated withinflammationand increased disease severity. By definition, people with seronegative RA do not have detectable anti-CCP or RF levels. Having seropositive RA doesn’t mean you should lose all hope....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention The buildup of the chemical serotonin in the body can cause a potentially fatal (albeit rare) disease known as serotonin syndrome. This syndrome mostly occurs when you take a cocktail of medications that increase serotonin, such as atriptanfor your migraines and an antidepressant for your depression, both of which act to increase levels of serotonin in the brain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsTypesSeeking HelpCausesRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Types Seeking Help Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Coping Most people experience some anxiety. However, severe anxiety can be overwhelming and sometimes debilitating. Severe anxiety occurs when the body’s natural responses to anticipated stress exceed healthy levels. The symptoms—a racing heart, changes in breathing, and headaches—can hinder your ability to carry out day-to-day tasks....

Eczemasymptoms can range from mild to severe. For some adults,atopic dermatitis(the most common type of eczema) can affect over 40% of their body surface area.Severe eczema can impair quality of life. This chronic inflammatory skin condition affects more than 31 million Americans. Itchiness is the most common symptom of eczema. Other possible symptoms include dry skin, rashes, blisters, and scaly patches. About half of people with moderate to severeeczemaalso have asthma, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), or food allergies....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of DiabetesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping With SIDDFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Diabetes Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping With SIDD Frequently Asked Questions Keep reading to learn what makes SIDD different than other types of diabetes and what a SIDD diagnosis means for you. hxyume / Getty Images Could You Have Undiagnosed Diabetes? There are three majortypes of diabetes, as follows:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCopingFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping FAQs Sexual dysfunction is the persistent difficulty engaging in sexual activities. It may involve a physical problem that interferes with a person’s ability to engage in any stage of the normal sexual response, from arousal to climax, and/or a psychological issue that diminishes a person’ssex driveor response to sexual stimulus. Oftentimes, multiple factors are involved....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of InjuriesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Injuries Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Prognosis Mikael Vaisanen/ Getty Images What Is a Brain Bleed? How to Recognize and Treat a Skull Fracture or Closed Head Injury How to Manage Stress: Top Strategies for Stress Relief It may be helpful for caregivers to remember that crying is normal. It is the only way that babies have to communicate....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Long Does Short-Term Memory Loss Last?Early Warning Signs of Short-Term Memory LossCauses of Short-Term Memory LossShort-Term Memory Loss DiagnosisShort-Term Memory Loss TreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Long Does Short-Term Memory Loss Last? Early Warning Signs of Short-Term Memory Loss Causes of Short-Term Memory Loss Short-Term Memory Loss Diagnosis Short-Term Memory Loss Treatment Coping Short-termmemory losshappens when things are forgotten within 30 seconds of their occurrence....