There has been a lot of research done on how exactly you get ADHD, and
it is now known that genetics is at least part of the reason.
Currently, research shows that at least 30%-40% of individuals with
ADHD have a family member that deals with the same kinds of
issues. But this does [...]
There are still many different theories as to what exactly
causes ADHD. For many years, it was thought that ADHD was
caused by some kind of brain damage. It is now thought that
it is caused by brain chemistry. Researchers have been
looking specifically at neurotransmitters as the cause of
ADHD. Examples [...]
Learning how to stop panic attacks is a priority for the majority of those who have ever experienced them. This is because panic attacks are emotionally, mentally and physically draining. Some have gone so far as to describe panic attacks as emotional nightmares.
Panic attacks are episodes of intense fear that begin abruptly for no apparent [...]
Has anyone ever called an ambulance for you? Did you feel that you did not need the ambulance transport at that time? Did you feel that you could have been transported by private car or taxi? Did you feel you were not responsible for the bill? If you answered yes to any of [...]
Excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis is caused by a dysfunction in the sympathetic nerve chain. A patient suffering from hyperhidrosis will find himself sweating beyond the physiological need of the body to maintain a regulated temperature. The Body parts most commonly affected are the hands (Palmer Hyperhidrosis), feet (Planter Hyperhidrosis), face (erthrophobia), and armpits (axillary sweating). [...]
LASIK or Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a surgical procedure intended to correct refractive errors or vision errors.
Some examples of vision errors are nearsightedness or myopia; farsightedness or hyperopia; and, astigmatism or distorted vision caused by irregularities in the cornea.
Like in any other surgery, LASIK entails some risks. Thus, before you decide to undergo this [...]
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic disease that targets the skin. It is most commonly known as eczema or atopic eczema. ?Dermatitis? literally means an inflammation of the skin. Atopic dermatitis is usually found in patients who have an ?atopic tendency?. These only mean that they have a high risk of acquiring atopic diseases such as [...]
Suffer From Chronic Pain
Each year tens of millions of Americans suffer from persistent pain known as chronic pain. Individuals with chronic pain are less able to function in daily life than those who do not suffer from chronic pain.
Chronic pain patients suffer from poor sleep quality and depressed mood rather than pain intensity, duration, or [...]
If we fail to ask questions when we have an appointment with a medical professional, we may not be getting the full value from the visit. Asking direct, relevant questions of a doctor is not an imposition. It is our right and is also in the best interests of the doctor to provide all of [...]
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, has a very serious effect on the sufferer’s life. It also effects those closest to the patients in a detrimental way and getting treatment as soon as possible is paramount. Sufferers need the attention of physicians, psychiatrists and a close and supportive network of family and friends around [...]
