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LESCH-NYHAN SYNDROME- Introductory Remarks, Other names,, Statistics & Facts, Risk Factors, Causes, Types,  Signs & Symptoms, Diagnostic Procedures & Tests, Treatment & Management, Differential Diagnosis,  Complications, Prevention Strategies

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Introductory Remarks LESCH-NYHAN SYNDROME is a rare inborn error of purine metabolism, first identified in 1964,  is characterized by absence or deficiency of HGPRT enzyme activity. HGPRT refers to hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase. This congenital disorder is passed down from mothers to their male offspring and rarely affects female children. Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is known to affect the … Read more

RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME- Introductory Remarks, Statistics & Facts, Risk Factors, Causes & Triggers, Types,  Signs & Symptoms, Diagnostic Procedures & Tests, Treatment & Management, Complications, Prevention Strategies

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Introductory Remarks Restless leg syndrome (RLS), also called Willis-Ekbom disease is a neurological and sleep condition that causes overwhelming, almost irresistible urge to move legs. It is partly relieved by moving them. Although it is a nervous system disorder, medical practitioners consider RLS as a sleep disorder because it happens during sleep or rest. This … Read more

DEPRESSION-Introduction, Key Facts & Statistics, Risk Factors, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Types,  Diagnosis, Treatment and Management, Complications, Prevention

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Introduction Depression is a common mental health disorder which causes persons to persistently feel sad and have alterations in the mode of thinking, eating and performing other activities. Depression has been classified into several forms. It is crucial for patients to seek medical assistance early enough since this condition can be treated with medication,psychotherapy (talk … Read more

ANXIETY DISORDERS-  Introductory Remarks, Essential Statistics and Key Facts, Causal Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Types, Diagnostic Procedures, Treatment & Management,  Preventive Strategies & Recommendations

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Introductory Remarks Anxiety is a normal reaction to stimuli such as stress. Anxiety disorder is a mental health condition where an individual responds to certain things, events and circumstances with fear, uneasiness and dread.    Essential Statistics and Key Facts In accordance with the World Health Organization:  More women get affected by anxiety disorders as … Read more

ANOREXIA NERVOSA-  Introductory Remarks, Essential Statistics and Key Facts, Risk Elements  & Causal Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Types, Diagnostic Procedures, Treatment & Management

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Introductory Remarks Anorexia refers to loss of appetite and inability to eat food and this can be due to an illness. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by intentional restricted food intake and deliberate loss of weight. It is a mental health disorder. This disorder can affect any person, regardless of age, sex, race … Read more

HEPATITIS- Introduction, Key Facts & Statistics, Causes & Types, Risk Factors,  Signs & Symptoms, Diagnostic Tests, Treatment and Management, Complications, Prevention

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Introduction Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver. Inflammation is a response mounted by a living body tissue against an injurious stimulus.  There are various types of hepatitis. Examples are alcoholic hepatitis, viral hepatitis and auto-immune hepatitis.   Key Facts & Statistics What are the key facts and statistics about  hepatitis? The following are facts … Read more

SJOGREN’S SYNDROME-   Introductory Remarks, Essential Statistics and Key Facts, Causal Factors, Risk Elements, Signs & Symptoms, Types, Diagnostic Procedures, Treatment & Management, Complications, Differential Diagnosis, Outcomes

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Introductory Remarks Overview about Sjogren’s syndrome Sjogren’s syndrome, also known as Sjogren’s disease, is a chronic auto-immune condition. Being auto-immune, the immune system attacks healthy cells instead of invading disease-causing microbes such as bacteria and viruses.  In this condition, the immune system attacks glands which make moisture in the mouth, eyes and other body parts. … Read more

MEDITERRANEAN DIET- Overview, Features, Foods List, Foods to Limit, Benefits, Conclusion

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Overview Mediterranean diet is one of the most popular and healthiest diets in the world currently. It puts emphasis on consumption of fruits, legumes, whole grains and vegetables (plant-based foods and healthy fats). It has various health benefits, and is associated with healthier living and prevention of diseases such as cardiovascular events and other chronic … Read more

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER- Introductory Remarks, Facts & Figures, Risk Elements & Causal Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnostic Procedures, Treatment & Management, Complications, Preventive Strategies & Recommendations

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Introductory Remarks OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder, is a mental condition characterized by repetitive, unwanted thoughts, feelings and ideas (obsessions) which are uncontrollable. These obsessions are a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears. They make a person to carry out repetitive actions (compulsions). obsessions and compulsions interfere with most of the normal daily activities and bring … Read more

PTSD-  Introduction, Facts & Figures, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Types, Diagnostic Procedures & Tests, Treatment and Management, Complications, Prevention

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Introduction Overview about PTSD It is normal and natural to be afraid during and even shortly after a traumatic incident. Individuals usually experience several reactions after trauma, and they soon recover from the symptoms as time goes by. When these symptoms continue over a long time, it becomes PTSD. PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. … Read more

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