Abuse
... : How does it cause borderline personality
disorder ? Q. How does physical or sexual abuse in childhood cause borderline personality
disorder ? No name/ No state given ... Risk of Abuse ... of attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder ( ADHD ), ...
Achondroplasia
... the symptoms of the disorder. A parent with the
disorder has a 50% chance of passing it on to the ... MB ChB, Dip Anaesthetics Achondroplasia is a
disorder that causes abnormal formation of the bones, as a ... Group ] ... Achondroplasia . This genetic
disorder slows the rate at which bone forms during fetal ...
Acromegaly
... and gigantism Definition Acromegaly is a
disorder in which the abnormal release of a particular ... (k´´rmg´l), adult endocrine
disorder resulting from hypersecretion of growth hormone ... Definition: Acromegaly is a chronic metabolic
disorder caused by the presence of too much growth ...
Acute
... , and in need of urgent care. Acute stress
disorder (ASD) is an anxiety
disorder characterized by a cluster of dissociative and ... by uric acid deposits in the joints . The
disorder causes painful arthritis , especially in the ...
ADD
... by ADD . Next section Attention Deficit
disorder : Symptoms & Signs ... : ADD , ADHD , ... years, but currently the term attention deficit
disorder ( ADD ), or attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder ( ADHD ), ... There is, however, some ...
ADH
... Overview Attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder ( ADH D ) is well recognized in children and is ... Used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder ( ADH D ), these medications are all drugs that ... of attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder ( ADH D ), ...
ADHD
... Overview Attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder ( ADHD ) is well recognized in children and is ... Used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder ( ADHD ), these medications are all drugs that ... of attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder ( ADHD ), ...
Adolescent depression
... with your healthcare professional. Adjustment
disorder Adolescent Depression Adolescent Dysmenorrhea ... depression and of familial transmission of this
disorder from parent to child would seem to argue that the ... Depression in children Definition: A
disorder occurring during the teenage years marked by ...
Adolescents
... other growth deficiencies. RESULTS: Conduct
disorder was found to increase the risk of substance use ... limit of their ability and comfort. However, the
disorder will resolve faster if activity is kept to a ... friends and fitting in at this age. A skin
disorder usually found in adolescents and young adults. ...
Adjustment disorder
... Adjustment
disorder s are quite common in children and adolescents . ... equally in males and females. While adjustment
disorder s occur in all culture s, the stress ors and ... vary based on cultural influences. Adjustment
disorder s are very common and can affect anyone, ...
Agoraphobia
... of a panic attack . Pictures & Images Panic
disorder with Agoraphobia ... Agoraphobia is ... to leave their house. Obsessive-compulsive
disorder occurs when an individual relentlessly pursues a ... action in order to relieve anxiety . panic
disorder with or without agoraphobia - an ...
Alkaptonuria
... Alkaptonuria : A genetic metabolic
disorder due to deficiency of the enzyme homogentisic ... Definition: Alkaptonuria is a rare inherited
disorder of metabolism , characterized by urine that ... adulthood. Alkaptonuria is a rare inherited
disorder of metabolism characterized by urine which ...
Anemia
... What is anemia ? Anemia is a common blood
disorder that occurs when there are fewer red blood ... Cell This disease is an inherited blood
disorder that occurs almost exclusively in blacks. It is ... to be idiopathic , meaning that the cause of the
disorder is unknown. Refractory anemia with excess ...
Anorexia
... (AN), a form of self- starvation , is an eating
disorder characterized by low body weight (less than 85 ... Definition: Anorexia nervosa is an eating
disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a minimally ... possible. Anorexia nervosa is an eating
disorder in which a person limits eating and weighs at ...
Anorexia Nervosa
... Definition: Anorexia nervosa is an eating
disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a minimally ... (AN), a form of self- starvation , is an eating
disorder characterized by low body weight (less than 85 ... if you: 6, 3 Have a family history of an eating
disorder , obesity , or a ...
Anxiety Disorders
... specific phobias , obsessive-compulsive
disorder , and social phobia . Question: ... Anxiety ... The anxiety disorders include: panic
disorder , obsessive-compulsive
disorder , post-traumatic ...
Antisocial personality disorder
... Antisocial personality
disorder Definition: Antisocial personality
disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by ... is often criminal. Antisocial Personality
disorder Alternate Names : Psychopath ic Personality ...
Anxiety
... specific phobias , obsessive-compulsive
disorder , and social phobia . Question: ... Anxiety ... in front of others. Separation anxiety
disorder may run in families. It is most likely to affect shy, nervous children. Generalized anxiety
disorder is also called GAD. With this condition, the ...
Ataxia
... syndrome , is a rare, genetic neurological
disorder of childhood that progressively destroys part of ... Friedreich's ataxia is an inherited ( genetic )
disorder that causes certain nerve cells to deteriorate over time. In many cases, this
disorder also affects the heart , certain bones and cells ...
Attention deficit
... Attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder ( ADHD ) Definition: ADHD is a problem with ... Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
disorder Can't find what you want? Ask your question here Home ... Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity
disorder , Ages 6 to 12 Sally Lehrman and Beatrice ...
Attention deficit disorder
... Attention deficit
disorder , which is also called ADD , is a
disorder in which a person shows a certain pattern of ... and impulsivity. Attention deficit
disorder ( ADD ) is the most common childhood-onset ...
Attention-Deficit
... Attention-deficit / hyperactivity
disorder ( ADHD ) ARTICLE SECTIONS Overview Signs and ... ... Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity
disorder Programs that treat this condition Learning ... Program ... Attention-deficit hyperactivity
disorder , or ADHD , is the official name of ...
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
... Attention-deficit hyperactivity
disorder , or ADHD , is the official name of a
disorder sometimes loosely referred to as " hyperactivity " in a child. Attention-deficit hyperactivity
disorder ( ADHD ) is a problem related to brain ...
Autism
... disability resulting from a neurological
disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain. ... was introduced. Autism is a lifelong
disorder that interferes with the ability to understand ... and behavior . Autism is a developmental
disorder which normally shows before the age of 3 years. ...
Behavior
... checklists for attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder s Credits Email this article Print this article ... checklists for attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder s ... Good Behavior During the Flu Season ... financial problems, ... REM Sleep Behavior
disorder REM ...
Binge eating
... eating Definition: Binge eating is an eating
disorder characterized by eating more than needed to satisfy hunger. Binge eating
disorder is a newly recognized condition that probably ... Binge eating is similar to another eating
disorder , bulimia nervosa , and some experts think it ...
Bipolar disorder
... Bipolar
disorder and alcoholism commonly occur together. In some cases, bipolar
disorder clearly develops before alcoholism . Also, bipolar
disorder may increase the risk of alcoholism or other ...
Bleeding disorder
... Bleeding
disorder s are a group of conditions of the blood ... Causes, & Risk Factors ... Bleeding
disorder s include a wide range of medical problems that ... in the body? Asthma , diabetes , bleeding
disorder , gout , kidney disease , liver disease or ...
Borderline Personality Disorder
... Borderline personality
disorder Definition: Borderline personality
disorder is a condition characterized by impulsive ... relationships . Borderline personality
disorder : A serious mental illness characterized by ...
Bulimia
... the susceptibility to developing bulimia , one
disorder in the spectrum of eating disorders . ... to overcome. BULIMIA NERVOSA - An eating
disorder which is characterized by self-induced vomiting ... at all. Bulimia nervosa is an eating
disorder where a person has a fear of becoming fat . ...
Bulimia nervosa
... of urine , ... BULIMIA NERVOSA - An eating
disorder which is characterized by self-induced vomiting ... pattern: ... Bulimia nervosa is an eating
disorder where a person has a fear of becoming fat . ... Bulimia nervosa ; Binge-purge behavior ; Eating
disorder - bulimia Causes, incidence , and risk ...
Carpal tunnel syndrome
... is carpal tunnel syndrome ? This common, painful
disorder of the hand and wrist has had many names ... has carpal tunnel syndrome , a painful
disorder that causes numbness or tingling in response to ... ) Radiation therapy Repetitive motion
disorder (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome ) Spinal cord ...
Celiac
... at any age, from infancy through adulthood. The
disorder is more commonly found among white Europeans or ... More on Celiac Disease Sprue - chronic
disorder of the small intestine caused by impaired ... of nutrients from food . Celiac Disease A
disorder of the small intestine , celiac disease is ...
Carpal
... carpal tunnel syndrome ? This common, painful
disorder of the hand and wrist has had many names ... has carpal tunnel syndrome , a painful
disorder that causes numbness or tingling in response to ... ) Radiation therapy Repetitive motion
disorder (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome ) Spinal cord ...
Celiac disease
... at any age, from infancy through adulthood. The
disorder is more commonly found among white Europeans or ... More on Celiac Disease Sprue - chronic
disorder of the small intestine caused by impaired ... of nutrients from food . Celiac Disease A
disorder of the small intestine , celiac disease is ...
Chorea
... fever include: ... Sydenham's chorea is a
disorder that occurs in children and is associated with ... factors: Huntington's disease is a progressive
disorder involving wasting (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain. The
disorder was first described in 1872 by George ...
Compulsion
... to write. A person with obsessive-compulsive
disorder has persi stent thoughts, ideas, or images ( ... s ( compulsion s). Obsessive-compulsive
disorder is an anxiety
disorder characterized by obsession s or compulsion s. ...
Conduct disorder
... Conduct
disorder is a personality
disorder seen in children or adolescents where there are ... of attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder ( ADHD ), ...
Cystinuria
... ... homo cystinuria - This inherited
disorder affects one in 50,000 to one in 150,000 babies ... of homo cystinuria , which is an inherited
disorder marked by extremely high levels of homocystine in ... ( Alkaptonuria ) ... The most common inherited
disorder is polycystic kidney disease ; others include ...
D Depression
... to psychiatric illness later in life. A mental
disorder marked by alternating periods of excitability and ... bettering interpersonal relations ... Bipolar
disorder is marked by big mood swings between elation and ... for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive
disorder , bulimia nervosa , and depression in the ... ...