Asperger Syndrome is often referred to as high-functioning autism because many children with Asperger Syndrome do not exhibit many of the symptoms normally associated with the more severe diagnoses in the spectrum of autism disorders. For this reason some children with Asperger Syndrome are never properly diagnosed and are often misunderstood by peers, teachers and parents as simply being misbehaved, clumsy or unfriendly. The reason it is...more
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or polycystic ovaries, is not a very common condition among women. Only one out of twenty women has this condition, however, it is serious enough that it merits basic knowledge for any woman of childbearing age. The medical term for polycystic ovarian syndrome is Stein-Leventhal Syndrome. It is caused by hormonal imbalances in the body, which in turn causes the formation of cystic in the ovaries. In diagnosing the...more
Chronic fatigue syndrome, more commonly known as CFS, is a complex disorder that is characterized by long-term fatigue that is not relieved by rest. It is usually worsened by physical or even mental activity. CFS can significantly lower a person's level of activity, affecting even their activities of daily living. A lot people with CFS have difficulty securing jobs or even with just taking care of themselves. Even if the causes of chronic fatigue syndrome are still unidentified, there is a lot we can do for people who suffer from this condition.Many diseases have fatigue as one of its symptoms which can make identifying chronic fatigue syndrome difficult. However, it is not impossible. If you or someone you know meets the two criteria below, see your physician immediately so you can get medical care. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the criteria for diagnosing the disorder are:1. Severe or intense fatigue that lasts for more than 6 months, is not relieved or improved by rest and is not caused by any psychiatric or medical condition as excluded by clinical diagnosis; and2. Simultaneously have at least four of the following: frequent or recurring sore...more
Irritable bowel syndrome does not cause permanent damage to the colon.It can be painful in those cases where the irritable bowel syndrome symptoms are severe. IBS is really irritable as it causes a lot of harm. More about the problem,its cure and prevention can be known with the help of irritable bowel syndrome animation. The information provided...more
Have you experienced changes in your bowel movements? Have you been questioning yourself as to why these changes are happening? There are several types of bowel irregularities that may give you discomfort like loose bowel movement or constipation. These two may be accompanied by stomachaches and other uneasiness. And these are some of the most...more
One out of five people have experienced IBS and most of them are adults. Stress is one of the biggest factors that can cause it and that may be the reason why most of its victims are adults. It is likely be mistaken to other GI disorders such as Crohns and colitis but both illness are very much different from it. For one, IBS is not a disease or and illness. It is more like of an organ dysfunction.Having an organ that is not functioning well is something that may disrupt the abilities of your body to do its task properly. And on this case, your bowel movements may be abnormal. This may lead to stomachache or cramp that is similar to menstrual cramps. However, this condition is not that serious. There are remedies at home that you can do to help relieve the pain, although one sign that you have IBS is if the pain is eased by defecation.Signs that you have IBSThere are several signs or symptoms that may tell that you have acquired IBS or Irritable Bowel Movement. Some of the most common symptoms are stomachache, abnormal bowel movements such as constipation, LBM or a combination of the two, stomach cramps and bloating. There are a lot of causes that may lead to these symptoms but the...more
Carpel tunnel syndrome is a common painful condition that orthopedic doctors in Asheboro NC treat on a daily basis. Although women seem to be more susceptible to CTS than men, there does not appear to be any single segment of the population more at...more
To make a lasting recovery, drug addicts need to understand and be able to recognize the symptoms of Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome, or PAWS. Though PAWS is responsible for more relapses and failed recoveries than any other condition, most treatment...more
Patellofemoral pain is sometimes called Runners Knee, but others in the Asheboro NC area who experience pain around the front of the knee include cyclists, skiers, jumpers, and soccer players. Causes of patellofemoral pain syndrome include...more
In 2008, I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). After six months of blood work and doctor visits to an OBGYN, an MD, and an Endocrinologist, I had nearly given up hope of discovering what was truly wrong with me.Let's go back to...more
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a relatively common condition affecting around 1 in 10 women of childbearing age. I was personally diagnosed with this condition in 2008, and I have spent the majority of my time working on finding natural ways...more
The badly fitting bra syndrome is a condition that has been affecting many women for a long time now and some are still feeling the agony it presents. Pain and discomfort are two well known symptoms of bras that do not fit well. According to surveys,...more