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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTypesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Types Treatment Coping Trypanophobia is a type ofphobiathat involves a severe fear of needles or anxiety related to injections and medical care involving the use of needles. This can be problematic both because of the symptoms and because some people delay or avoid necessary medical care due to fear and anxiety.Trypanophobia is also sometimes referred to as needle phobia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionWhat It DoesSourcesTryptophan Imbalance Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition What It Does Sources Tryptophan Imbalance Tryptophanis an essential amino acid. It is converted intoserotonin,melatonin, and vitamin B-3 (niacin). Tryptophan is also needed for normal infant growth and the production and maintenance of proteins, muscles, enzymes, and neurotransmitters. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements the way it regulates prescription drugs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Antibiotics are used fortuberculosis, though treatment is not always simple or effective. TB is not something that is typically vaccinated against in the United States and it can be fatal if left untreated. Brief History TB has been around for tens of thousands of years. It was often called “consumption” because of the dramatic weight loss it can cause....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of MeningitisSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Meningitis Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Frequently Asked Questions Symptoms begin with headaches and changes in the way you act. Afever,stiff neck, and vomiting may follow. More severe symptoms can make you feel confused or drowsy, leading to acoma. Without treatment, this disease can threaten your life. Treatment involves taking antibiotics, often with corticosteroids....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Turf Toe?SymptomsTreatmentRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Turf Toe? Symptoms Treatment Recovery Turf toe is a condition that affects the ligaments or other soft tissue under the big toe. This condition usually occurs when the toe is hyperextended (forced upward)—like when the ball of the foot is on the ground, and the heel is lifted. This injury is common among athletes who play sports on artificial turf, which is how it got its name....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffects on BodyIs It Genetic?CausesSymptomsType 1 vs. Type 2 DiabetesTestingTreatmentLifestyle ManagementComplicationsLife Expectancy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effects on Body Is It Genetic? Causes Symptoms Type 1 vs. Type 2 Diabetes Testing Treatment Lifestyle Management Complications Life Expectancy Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which the body mistakenly attacks the insulin-producing cells in thepancreas. This leads to little to no insulin in the body and causes high blood sugar levels....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsType 1 vs. Type 2SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentDietChecking Blood SugarComplicationsComplications If UntreatedGestational DiabetesPreventionDaily ManagementOutlookNext in Type 2 Diabetes GuideCauses and Risk Factors of Type 2 Diabetes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Type 1 vs. Type 2 Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Diet Checking Blood Sugar Complications Complications If Untreated Gestational Diabetes Prevention Daily Management Outlook Next in Type 2 Diabetes Guide Type 2 diabetes is a progressive, chronic disease that prevents a person’s body from properly using glucose (sugar)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Connection Between Alzheimer’s and DiabetesType 3 Diabetes SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Connection Between Alzheimer’s and Diabetes Type 3 Diabetes Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention A Diabetic Testing Her Blood Sugar/ ballyscanlon/Digital Vision/ Getty Images. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), aside from advanced age having diabetes or prediabetes is the second biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentLong-Term EffectsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Long-Term Effects Prevention The infection can spread through the entire bloodstream with systemic (whole-body) involvement, including affecting the central nervous system. Although the disease is more common in underdeveloped areas, it can be found all over the world.It’s uncommon in the United States, but there have been documented cases in parts of the US, including California....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSignsTreatmentRisk FactorsComplicationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Signs Treatment Risk Factors Complications Frequently Asked Questions Verywell / Jessica Olah There are several different scenarios that have the potential to cause umbilical cord compression, including: A helpful visual of umbilical cord compression is to think of the umbilical cord as a garden hose. If the hose is bent, flattened, twisted, or knotted, the water flow will slow down or stop—similar to what happens to the flow of blood and nutrients when the umbilical cord is compressed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionWhy It’s OutdatedSymptoms and CriteriaDiagnostic ProcessCausesTreatmentCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Why It’s Outdated Symptoms and Criteria Diagnostic Process Causes Treatment Coping Frequently Asked Questions Undifferentiated schizophrenia is an outdated term for a type ofschizophreniain which a person meets the criteria for the disorder but cannot be classified into just one of its foursubtypes. While undifferentiated schizophrenia is no longer listed in the American Psychiatric Association’sDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), some healthcare providers still use the term....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsKey FeaturesUnipolar vs. Bipolar DepressionTreatment DifferencesRisksRecurrent Episodes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Key Features Unipolar vs. Bipolar Depression Treatment Differences Risks Recurrent Episodes This article will cover the key features of unipolar depression, similarities and differences between unipolar depression and bipolar depression episodes, treatment differences, and the risks of unmanaged unipolar depression. We’ll also cover what to know about recurrent and treatment-resistant unipolar depression episodes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Unstableangina, a form ofacute coronary syndrome (ACS), causes random or unpredictable chest pain as a result of partial blockage of an artery that supplies the heart. In contrast to stable angina, the pain or discomfort of unstable angina often occurs while resting, lasts longer, is not eased with medication, and is unrelated to any obvious trigger, such as physical exertion or emotional stress....