PTSD Diagnosis

Is PTSD Commonly Misdiagnosed?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. How is post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosed? To get clinically diagnosed with PTSD, a doctor will likely examine …

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

How Can I Help Someone Who Has Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

What is GAD? Generalized anxiety disorder, also known as GAD, can be defined as severe and ongoing anxiety that interferes with daily activities. GAD can affect people of all ages. Constant overthinking of worst-case scenarios and worrying about situations perceiving them as threatening, can happen to those who have GAD. Symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder …

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Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

All You Need to Know About Cytomegalovirus

What is Cytomegalovirus? It is a common virus, also referred to as CMV, that can infect people of all ages. Cytomegalovirus can be easily spread through an infected person’s saliva or other bodily fluids. Infection can spread through direct contact with saliva or bodily fluid, through sexual contact, breast milk to nursing infants, or through …

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acid reflux

Do You Have Acid Reflux?

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) If you experience a burning discomfort in the chest during or after eating, you may have acid reflux. Acid reflux is a chronic digestive disease that occurs when stomach acid or bile flows into the food pipe and irritates the lining. Acid reflux is also referred to as gastroesophageal reflux disease …

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PTSD in children and teens

PTSD in Children and Teens

PTSD is typically most common in young to middle adults. However, PTSD can be developed at any age, including in children and teens. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Children normally move on from a traumatic or stressful event …

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What is Treatment-resistant Depression?

If you have been treated for depression but your symptoms haven’t improved, you may have treatment-resistant depression. Taking an antidepressant or going to psychological counseling can help to ease depression symptoms for many individuals. However, when it comes to treatment-resistant depression, standard treatments aren’t enough. An individual may experience no change in symptoms, or symptoms …

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Pediatric Migraines: What Are the Signs and Symptoms?

People of all ages experience migraine, and the symptoms in children are like those in adults. As many as 5 percent of children in grade school have migraine headaches. During the high school years, about 20 percent of adolescents get migraine headaches. People with migraine often find that certain foods, situations, or environmental factors triggers …

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Key Lifestyle Changes That Can Help with Acid Reflux (GERD)

Key Lifestyle Changes That Can Help with Acid Reflux (GERD)

Acid reflux is a common ailment related to the level of acid in your stomach. Many people think it is caused by having too much stomach acid, but the opposite is true! When you have low levels of stomach acid, the valve between the stomach and esophagus can become weak, allowing some of the stomach’s contents to …

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Everything You Need to Know About Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Everything You Need to Know About Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Eosinophilic esophagitis (e-o-sin-o-FILL-ik uh-sof-uh-JIE-tis) is a chronic immune system disease in which a type of white blood cell (eosinophil) builds up in the lining of the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach (esophagus). This buildup, which is a reaction to foods, allergens, or acid reflux, can inflame or injure the esophageal tissue. Damaged …

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