Abuse
... that alters judgment, perception, attention, or
physical control. Abuse tends to occur at moments of ... dependence may also follow the use of drugs for
physical pain relief, though this is rare in people ... borderline personality disorder ? Q. How does
physical or sexual abuse in childhood cause borderline ...
Addiction
... personal stories of others. Addiction and
physical dependence often occur together. But you can have addiction without
physical dependence , and
physical dependence without addiction . Addictive pain ...
Aerobic
... and management. Aerobic exercise : Brisk
physical activity that requires the heart and lungs ... to the muscle s. Aerobic exercise Type of
physical exercise that increases the work of the heart ... Bacteroides). This level of
physical activity is called " aerobic " because of the ...
Alcohol use
... home, peer influence, societal influences, ...
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physical exam for alcohol use problems During a
physical exam, the health professional will check you for ...
Alcoholism
... beverages at a level that interferes with
physical or mental health , and social, family, or ... marked by a high tolerance for alcohol and a
physical dependence on it. Alcoholism Research ... is a type of drug addiction . There is both
physical and psychological dependence with this ...
Angina
... diagnose d based on a complete history and
physical examination of your child. The lesion s of ... and usually allow for a diagnosis simply on
physical examination . Treatment for herp angina : ... ... beneath the breast bone. It is brought on by
physical exertion and is relieved by rest. Ludwig's ...
Anxiety
... feeling of apprehension and fear characterized by
physical symptoms such as palpitations , sweating , and ... imagined stress , danger, or dreaded situations.
physical reactions, such as fast pulse , sweating , ... , repeated episodes of severe emotional and
physical di stress . In generalized anxiety disorder, ...
Apgar score
... score : A practical method of evaluating the
physical condition of a newborn infant shortly after delivery. APGAR SCORE - A recording of the
physical health of a newborn infant , determined after ... at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to determine the
physical condition of the newborn. The rating is based on ...
Asthma
... Asthma that is "triggered" by vigorous
physical activity . Exercise -induced asthma tends ... and young adults (because of their high level of
physical activity ) but can occur at any age. Asthma ... asthma that some people have during or after
physical activity . How does it occur? Asthma - ...
Birth Defects
... Related Category: Pathology abnormalities in
physical or mental structure or function that are present ... variety of partial ly, or wholly, incapacitating
physical or mental defects which are present at birth . ... also play a role. TERATOGEN ICITY: Producing
physical defects in offspring in utero (ie, birth defects ...
Brace
... in His strength. Heat, brace s and other
physical modalities are also often beneficial. The purpose of
physical therapy is to maintain the ability to do one's ... strengthen the muscle s that support it. Use
physical aids: There are lots of devices that can help, ...
Child Abuse
... or perversion of the abuse r. Child abuse -
physical Definition: The
physical signs of child abuse were originally called " ... borderline personality disorder ? Q. How does
physical or sexual abuse in childhood cause borderline ...
Cocaine withdrawal
... , you will have unpleasant emotional, mental, and
physical effects when you stop using cocaine . This state ... that don't cause addiction but do cause
physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure ... substances that cause addiction but not classic
physical dependence ( cocaine withdrawal , for example, ....
Dependence
... addicted to it. Nicotine dependence is the
physical vulnerability of your body to the chemical ... is a type of drug addiction . There is both
physical and psychological dependence with this ... the effect with lesser amounts of alcohol) ...
physical dependence ...
Diagnosis
... Diagnostic steps for kidney stones include:
physical exam and im aging test to establish the presence ... of tetanus is based on the history and
physical findings that are characteristic of the disease ... begins with the patient's medical history and a
physical exam. Tests to confirm the diagnosis include ...
Disabilities
... keep up with peers in reading, writing, speaking,
physical coordination and math skills. Learning ... Sports for Children with Disabilities Sports
physical Sports Safety for Adolescents Sports Safety ... with disabilities , mental retardation and
physical disabilities ,' says Edgar. There's a great need ...
Down syndrome
... by mild to severe mental retardation , slow
physical development, and characteristic
physical features. Down syndrome Definition: Down ... The syndrome causes delays and limitations in
physical and intellectual development. Down syndrome ...
Erosion
... the outer layer of the skin , usually because of
physical abrasion or inflammatory processes. See ulcers ... surface layer of a tissue , usually because of
physical abrasion or inflammatory processes. See ulcers ... for periodontal disease : ... The primary
physical signs are those which are caused by sessions of ...
Exercise
... effect. Exercise : 7 benefits of regular
physical activity Exercise is good for you. From ... and stress to maintaining fitness, regular
physical activity helps extend life and improve its ... system. Aerobic exercise Type of
physical exercise that increases the work of the heart ...
Fatigue
... , inability to perform reasonable and necessary
physical or mental activity. Fatigue can occur for ... can be a normal and important response to
physical exertion, emotional stress , boredom, or lack of ... sign of a more serious psychological or
physical disorder. Fatigue What factors can trigger ...
Heart murmur
... easily detected in some children. During your
physical examination , your doctor will look for signs of ... SPORTS Question: I recently took my child for a
physical examination so that he could participate in sports at school . During a
physical examination , the doctor may also uncover signs ...
Hypochondriasis
... at similar conclusions, suggesting that the
physical ailments of hypochondriac s were a form of ... and somatoform disorders, in which there are
physical symptoms in the absence of a clear
physical cause, such as hypochondriasis . ...
Hypothyroid
... The rate of metabolism slows causing mental and
physical sluggishness. The most severe form of ... in the body. This slowdown causes mental and
physical changes. Hypothyroid ism can be caused ... rate of functioning slows, causing mental and
physical sluggishness. Symptoms vary from mild to severe. ...
Hypothyroidism
... The rate of metabolism slows causing mental and
physical sluggishness. The most severe form of ... in the body. This slowdown causes mental and
physical changes. Hypothyroidism can be caused ... rate of functioning slows, causing mental and
physical sluggishness. Symptoms vary from mild to severe. ...
Infectious disease
... or allergy ) Leukemia Severe emotional or
physical stress Tissue damage (SUCH AS burns ) ... ... or allergy ) leukemia severe emotional or
physical stress tissue damage (for example, burns ) ... ... Infectious disease s include many
physical problems ranging from the common cold to flu ...
Infectious Diseases
... or allergy ) Leukemia Severe emotional or
physical stress Tissue damage (SUCH AS burns ) ... ... or allergy ) leukemia severe emotional or
physical stress tissue damage (for example, burns ) ... anemia ... Infectious diseases include many
physical problems ranging from the common cold to flu ...
Injuries
... is helpful to avoid injuries that can occur if
physical activity is initiated without much consideration given to the type, duration of
physical activity , and the
physical condition of the person. Consumers should be ...
Injury
... properly. Leukocyte See White blood cell .
physical abuse is the willful infliction of
physical pain or injury ,such as slapping, bruising , ... in the United States reporting emotional,
physical and sexual abuse by their partners increases ...
Inspection
... patient (or body part)," is the first stepin a
physical exam. Inspection s and legal sanctions: FDA ... can detect a hernia by visual inspection and
physical examination . Children who are victims of ... size has changed, and if it is painful. During a
physical exam, your doctor will look for redness and ...
Menstruation
... disorder (PMDD), characterized by severe mood and
physical symptoms occurring regularly in the luteal phase ... experience mood changes before menstruation .
physical and emotional premenstrual symptoms that ... cold , light, noise . Stress - anxiety ,
physical and mental fatigue . Hormone replacement ...
Mental retardation
... disorder (choreo athetosis ) ... SYMPTOMS"Slow
physical development, moderate to severe mental ... with disabilities , mental retardation and
physical disabilities ,' says Edgar. There's a great need ... degree of mental retardation and by various
physical malformations, such as slanted eyes and a broad ...
Metabolism
... Definition: Metabolism refers to all the
physical and chemical processes within the body that ... process. metabolism The chemical and
physical processes involved in building up, storing and ... blood pressure , and metabolism (the
physical and chemical processes of the body). DO eat ...
Moles
... to avoid pressure if you have bursitis . See a
physical therapist to learn stretching and strengthening ... the first step in detecting skin cancer .
physical abuse is the willful infliction of
physical pain or injury ,such as slapping, bruising , ...
Nicotine
... Nicotine dependence is the
physical vulnerability of your body to the chemical ... use of caffeine and nicotine as well as any
physical or emotional stress ors that may be going on in ... indeed. Most, even if they really enjoy the
physical sensations and social interactions that are ...
Occupational therapy
... environment and adapt the environment to her.
physical or occupational therapy , together with ... . Speech therapy. Recovery includes
physical therapy , respiratory therapy, occupational ... may be resumed after about 2 to 3 weeks.
physical and occupational therapy are also extremely ...
Organic
... organic brain syndrome ... Non organic
physical Findings What Are Non organic
physical Findings? (Other Names: Psychosomatic illness) Non organic
physical findings is the term used to show that there is ...
Pain
... localized discomfort to agony. Pain has both
physical and emotional components. The
physical part of pain results from nerve stimulation. ... Initial Assessment Patient Self-Report
physical Examination Assessment of the Outcomes of Pain ...
Palpation
... is a method of "feeling" with the hands during a
physical examination . Palpation may show thrill ... endoscopy when necessary. Diagnosis by
physical examination includes ascertaining temperature , ... painful and tender to palpation .
physical therapy and corticosteroid injection s (a ...
Panic disorder
... episodes of intense fear and anxiety along with
physical symptoms linked to the body's normal response to ... repeated episodes of intense fear associated with
physical symptoms." These attacks are spontaneous and ... last for between 10 and 30 minutes and cause
physical symptoms such as racing heart beat, ... ...
Physical examination
...
physical examination Definition: During a
physical examination , a health care provider studies a ... body to determine the presence or absence of
physical problems. A ...