Schizophrenia tends to develop in adolescence or early adulthood, and can persist for a lifetime. What causes paranoid schizophrenia is unclear, but there are likely both genetic and environmental factors. Finding effective ways to manage the condition is essential to living with schizophrenia. How Is Paranoid Schizophrenia Treated? In general, paranoid schizophrenia is best treated […]Read More
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Acne is a skin condition characterized by hair follicles becoming blocked by oil and dead skin, producing pimples and similar skin irritations. While particularly common among teenagers, and often occurring on the face, acne can affect people of all different ages, and can be located on various parts of the body. Finding appropriate therapies for […]Read More
What Causes Acute Sciatica? Acute sciatica is usually sudden and can last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. Approximately 90% of instances are the result of a spinal disc herniation pressing on one of the roots of the lumbar or sacral nerve. Sciatica generally manifests as a shooting pain, but other symptoms […]Read More
What Are the Symptoms of OCD? Obsessive compulsive disorder involves complementary obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions refer to intrusive and distressing thoughts in an individual, and are frequently focused on the following topics: • Fears of contamination • Persistent obsession with order and symmetry • […]Read More
Millions of people suffer from high blood pressure (also known as hypertension). Hypertension occurswhen the blood flowing inside the vessels does so at a higher force than normal. When this happens, itcan sometimes lead to the development of hypertension headaches or migraines. Such headaches caninterfere with daily life and lead to a diminished quality of […]Read More
It can be terrifying to lose your balance or feel that you are always one step away from falling — and this is the sensation that many Parkinson’s patients live with on a daily basis. Parkinson’s can cause mood symptoms, motor symptoms, sexual dysfunction, and blood pressure changes that can complicate the patient’s life and […]Read More
Have you noticed twinges of pain when you move certain ways or sit in certain positions? Maybe you feel a little numb in your leg from time to time. The culprit may be chronic sciatica. You may be asking “what is chronic sciatica?”. The painful, sometimes debilitating disorder has several causes and symptoms. What Causes […]Read More
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. It is caused by the hepatitis B virus and can be either acute or chronic. When contracted in adulthood, the virus is typically acute and can last for a few weeks to a few months. Symptoms of acute hepatitis typically develop within six […]Read More
Also known as sleeplessness, insomnia involves difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep for a desired length of time. This sleep disorder is usually accompanied with daytime tiredness, lack of energy, irritability and a depressed mood. This lack of sleep can lead to serious problems such as lack of alertness when operating vehicles or heavy equipment. […]Read More
What Is Neuropathic Pain? Neuropathy, or nerve damage that manifests primarily in the extremities, is relatively common and is typically the result of injury, diabetes, or a nervous system disorder. Neuropathic pain can take the form of a pins-and-needles sensation, numbness, or localized pain and weakness. What Causes Neuropathic Pain? Any condition that hampers the […]Read More