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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding DiarrheaUsing Antidiarrheal DrugsTypes of Antidiarrheal DrugsFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Diarrhea Using Antidiarrheal Drugs Types of Antidiarrheal Drugs FAQ An antidiarrheal is a drug that is used to slow down or stopdiarrhea(loose stools). Antidiarrheals are used for acute, non-life-threatening situations, such asviralgastroenteritis(stomach flu). Over-the-counter (OTC) antidiarrheal medications are found in most supermarkets, drug stores, and pharmacies. While OTC antidiarrheals work to alleviate symptoms, they rarely treat the underlying cause (for example, a virus or inflammation)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsNo SymptomsWhy It Occurs?Secondary ComplicationsIs Reversal Possible?MedicationsSurgery When SevereManaging SymptomsNext in Hyperthyroidism GuideSymptoms of Hyperthyroidism Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms No Symptoms Why It Occurs? Secondary Complications Is Reversal Possible? Medications Surgery When Severe Managing Symptoms Next in Hyperthyroidism Guide Thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH), which comes from the pituitary gland, regulates these hormones. Having too many thyroid hormones can affect your body in multiple ways....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFunctionsTypesUsesSide EffectsFood Sources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Functions Types Uses Side Effects Food Sources Different peptides play key roles in several functions within the body, including blood pressure regulation and balancing extracellular fluids. They are also the basis of various medications and supplements. Some peptide supplements may help reduce inflammation, boost wound healing and collagen formation, and build muscle. 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 ContentsMeaningTypesPrevalenceCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentRecoveryPreventionOutlookWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meaning Types Prevalence Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Recovery Prevention Outlook When to See a Provider The risk of developing a perineal hernia is higher after getting pelvic surgery, but other injuries andpregnancycan also drive its development. In some cases, a person can be born with a perineal hernia. The only treatment option available is surgery....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDifferencesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentSimilar Conditions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Differences Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Similar Conditions Pityriasis roseais a rash that typically appears on the upper arms and legs, trunk, or neck. It is sometimes confused with a type of psoriasis calledguttate psoriasisbecause skin symptoms of each might appear similar. Guttate psoriasis appears as red, scaly, small, teardrop-like spots on the skin. It primarily affects children and young adults....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Prurigosimplex is a form ofskin disease. The term prurigo is used to describe the presence of spots on theskin that are extremely itchy. The bumps associated with prurigo simplex are similar to bug bites. Other skin diseases also develop prurigo but are not the same as prurigo simplex....

Psychosocial development describes how a person’s personality develops, and how social skills are learned from infancy through adulthood. In the 1950s, psychologist Erik Erikson published his theory about the eight stages of psychosocial development.Erikson believed that during each stage, a person experiences a “psychosocial crisis” that either has a positive or negative effect on that person’s personality. This article discusses Erikson’s eight stages of psychosocial development, as well as criticism of his theory....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSignsCausesHealingTreatmentSupport Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Signs Causes Healing Treatment Support Relationship trauma results from abusive behavior occurring between intimate partners. Thetraumacan stem fromemotional, physical, or sexual abuse endured during the relationship and produce long-lasting psychological and physical effects. This article discusses the signs of relationship trauma and how to find treatment and support. Kemal Yildirim / Getty Images Defining Relationship Trauma Post-traumatic relationship syndrome (PTRS) is not an official diagnosis in theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-5), the American Psychiatric Association’s handbook for diagnosing mental health conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExamplesEmotions RepressionPhysical RepressionRepression TheoriesIs It Harmful or Not?Help From a Therapist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Examples Emotions Repression Physical Repression Repression Theories Is It Harmful or Not? Help From a Therapist Repression is the unconscious blocking of distressing thoughts, impulses, feelings, or memories out of your conscious mind. In psychology, repression is seen as a defense mechanism that helps protect against anxiety arising from thoughts or emotions that are too painful to acknowledge....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarly SymptomsSymptomsFlaresSeeing a RheumatologistManaging Undiagnosed RATreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Early Symptoms Symptoms Flares Seeing a Rheumatologist Managing Undiagnosed RA Treatment Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is anautoimmune diseasethat primarily affects the joints but can also affect other body areas, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart, and nerves. It will affect the same joints on both sides of the body, with the hands and wrists as the most affected joints....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFormationTypes of ScarsSigns of ScarringCausesHow Common Are Scars?Changes Over TimeTreatmentPreventionSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Formation Types of Scars Signs of Scarring Causes How Common Are Scars? Changes Over Time Treatment Prevention Seeking Medical Care Scars are made of fibrous tissue that forms during the wound-healing process and leaves a mark on the skin after an injury has healed.As part of the body’s natural repair mechanisms, collagen-based scar tissue replaces damaged or wounded skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Schizophrenia?Spectrum DisordersAssociated ConditionsDiagnosisManagement Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Schizophrenia? Spectrum Disorders Associated Conditions Diagnosis Management Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders is the category of mental health conditions in which psychosis is the primary symptom. Psychosis involveshallucinations(sensory experiences that are not real) and/ordelusions(persistent false beliefs that are not based in reality). While all people who have schizophrenia spectrum disorder experience psychosis, psychosis is a symptom of other conditions as well....

Complexcarbohydratescome from whole grains and vegetables like sweet potatoes. Simple carbohydrates are found in everything from tablesugarto fruit.Both types of carbs give your body energy, but because simple carbs are easier to break down, they give you a short burst of energy while complex carbs, which take longer to digest, provide a lasting source of energy.This article explains how simple and complex carbs work, the benefits and drawbacks of each, and examples of foods that fall into each category....