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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRecognizing TraitsExamplesContributing FactorsTips for ManagingCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Recognizing Traits Examples Contributing Factors Tips for Managing Coping Passive-aggressive behavior is indirect hostility rather than a direct expression of anger. A person may look or sound neutral when the intent is to be aggressive.For example, someone jealous of a job promotion may offer best wishes but then make a dismissive comment about how it’s surprising news and act to undermine your success....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to Tell It’s ComingLate PeriodsSymptoms But No PeriodPMDD Signs to KnowManaging SymptomsWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Tell It’s Coming Late Periods Symptoms But No Period PMDD Signs to Know Managing Symptoms When to Seek Medical Care Physical and emotional changes in the days leading up to your period (menstruation) are known aspremenstrual syndrome (PMS)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?SymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment While grief is a natural and normal response to painful or traumatic events or losses, prolonged grief makes it challenging for a person to accept the reality of a loss and begin to move forward. This article discusses prolonged grief disorder, as well as its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsStress and Your HealthWhen to See a ProviderManagement Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Stress and Your Health When to See a Provider Management Psychological stressis how the body and brain react to any need or demand seen as a challenge or obstacle. Psychological stress is not necessarily negative; some people see short-term stress as motivating, as with an exam or job interview....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChanges in PubertyAverage AgeEarly PubertyDelayed PubertySigns of Puberty Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Changes in Puberty Average Age Early Puberty Delayed Puberty Signs of Puberty Puberty refers to the time when a child’s body goes through physical and emotional changes to become sexually mature. Changing hormone levels trigger the start of puberty and cause several physical changes. Children assigned male at birth experience a growing penis, body hair, and a deepening voice....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns in PartnersEffectsDo I Show Signs of Sex Addiction?Root CausesIn RelationshipsWhen to Seek Professional Sex Addiction HelpTreatment OptionsSex During Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs in Partners Effects Do I Show Signs of Sex Addiction? Root Causes In Relationships When to Seek Professional Sex Addiction Help Treatment Options Sex During Treatment Sex addiction can have real consequences for relationships, including infidelity, lying, and associated problems related to intimacy and trust....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsDiagnosisSCD vs. AutismWhen to Call a ProviderTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Diagnosis SCD vs. Autism When to Call a Provider Treatment A speech-language pathologist can use a variety of social-skills training methods to help children with SCD be more socially communicative. HistorySocial communication disorder became an official diagnosis in 2013 when the fifth version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) was published....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsComplicationsWhat to DoWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Stomach Flu GuideHow Stomach Flu Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Complications What to Do When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Next in Stomach Flu Guide Viral gastroenteritis, commonly known as thestomach fluor a stomach bug, is a highlycontagiousillness that causes vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weakness, among other possible and very uncomfortable symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrevalenceSymptomsComplicationsDiabetes and PregnancyTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prevalence Symptoms Complications Diabetes and Pregnancy Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Type 2 diabetesis a complex chronic condition that occurs when the body loses its ability to produce and use insulin properly. Insulin is the most important hormone in sugar metabolism. Suppose insulin cannot reach muscles and target organs. In that case, sugar remains behind in the blood vessels, which is toxic to the blood vessels and surrounding nerves, leading to many health issues and problematic symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of Wernicke EncephalopathySigns of Korsakoff SyndromePrevalenceRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of Wernicke Encephalopathy Signs of Korsakoff Syndrome Prevalence Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis When someone is deficient in thiamine, the brain is less able to process sugar into energy that it can use to function. This, in turn, may lead to the development ofsymptoms of dementia, including confusion and memory loss....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns Cellulitis Is HealingTips for HealingComplicationsRecurring Cellulitis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Cellulitis Is Healing Tips for Healing Complications Recurring Cellulitis Most cellulitis symptoms will decrease after three to five days with infections typically clearing up in about 10 days.However, cellulitis will only heal if you take oral antibiotics as prescribed. In some cases, the first medication may not work. If that happens, your healthcare provider may use injectable or intravenous (IV) antibiotics....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSkin MacerationPressure SoresCompartment SyndromeWhen to Call a DoctorFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Skin Maceration Pressure Sores Compartment Syndrome When to Call a Doctor Frequently Asked Questions Casts are often an important part of the management of broken bones. However, problems can arise when wearing a cast. These issues may go unnoticed and worsen unless you spot the signs and report them to your healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStages With At-Home TreatmentIn-Office RemovalDelays in HealingNext Steps Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stages With At-Home Treatment In-Office Removal Delays in Healing Next Steps Knowing how your skin reacts after a wart treatment can help you look for signs of success or failure. It is normal for warts to become more unsightly as treated layers of skin are killed and removed during a period that can last up to 12 weeks....