Irritability in Medical News

Knowing What to Look for Can Aid in Proper Diagnosis & Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries

... to engage in hobbies and leisure activities. Symptoms include. . . Emotional: depression, anxiety, hopelessness, apathy, irritability and emotional numbness Behavioral: impatience, anger, frustration, impulsivity, and withdrawal Physical: headaches, fatigue, numbness, ...

Sit 'n Sleep Refocuses on Consumer Sleep Health and Well-Being

... medical conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure, depression, irregular hormone production, a weakened immune system, memory lapses, constant irritability and decreased concentration and reaction times. Sit 'n Sleep's New Marketing Campaign: Launching today to support the company's ...

FDA Approves SAMSCA(TM) (tolvaptan), the First and Only Oral Vasopressin Antagonist to Treat Patients With Clinically Significant Hypervolemic and Euvolemic Hyponatremia

... deficits, unsteadiness, gait imbalance, posture impairment and increased falls. Other hyponatremia symptoms may include nausea and vomiting, irritability and weakness. SAMSCA is indicated for the treatment of patients with clinically significant hypervolemic and euvolemic hyponatremia (serum sodium ...

Cocaine Use Among U.S. Workers Declines Sharply in 2008, According to Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index(TM)

... doses may cause irregular heartbeat, loss of coordination or collapse. Indications of possible misuse may include excessive activity, talkativeness, irritability or nervousness. Random drug testing programs appear to deter use Random drug testing programs appear to deter drug use, DTI data show. In ...

Safety Product Company Sees Increased Inquiries Resulting from H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

... significantly decreased energy level, dehydration, improvement of flu-like symptoms that come back with fever and worsened cough, bluish skin color, irritability more than normal and fever accompanied by a rash. Adults who experience difficulty breathing, dizziness, confusion, pain in the chest or abdomen or ...

Women's Mental Health Hit Hard by Recession, Yet Many Show Resilience and Resourcefulness in Coping With Stress

... of Clinton County are much more likely to be experiencing greater levels of stress (45% vs. 33%), frustration (38% vs. 27%), anxiety (34% vs. 24%), irritability (35% vs. 23%) and insomnia or oversleeping (29% vs. 20%). These feelings are natural, considering the reality of life in Clinton County: 30 ...

Stressed Health Care Workers Battle 'Compassion Fatigue'

... to people with cancer, yet experts say little research has been done on the phenomenon, which can lead to anxiety, cynicism, chronic tiredness, irritability and problem drinking. Often these health care workers become emotionally detached to protect themselves from the feelings of loss that accompany ...

Forest Laboratories, Inc. Announces FDA Approval of Lexapro(R) for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder in Adolescents

... survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Adolescent depression is characterized by persistent sadness or irritability or loss of interest in usual activities. For adolescents who suffer from depression, talk therapy and medication can play an important role in the ...

Gurgle.com Explains How to Spot the Signs of Antenatal and Postnatal Depression

... Postnatal Depression are fairly similar to those of Antenatal Depression and include: apathy an inability to enjoy anything feelings of irritability excessive crying, a lack of appetite trouble sleeping overwhelming feelings of sadness or despair anxiety a sense that you can't ...

Universal vaccination associated with decreased Canadian cases of most deadly strain of meningitis

... in hospital with IV antibiotics. Initial symptoms include fever, headache, stiff neck, vomiting, and drowsiness while in infants it may show as irritability and lethargy. It can cause gangrene leading to amputation of limbs, blindness, deafness, brain damage, and cognitive and neurological disability. ...

Classifying concussions could help kids

... Children's Hospital. Instead doctors have to rely mostly on patients to tell them when they feel better. Things like headaches, fatigue, and irritability can all be signs that the concussion is lingering, and in some cases they can linger a long time. "There is this group of kids that are at risk ...

Dog bites a particular threat to young children, especially as temperatures rise

... suggest it may be because of children spending time outdoors playing with dogs in the warmer temperatures, or due to a general increase in the irritability of dogs during the warmer months. The most common sites of bites to the head and neck were the cheeks (34%), lips (21%), and nose and ears (both ...

Common Asthma Treatments Don't Work for Virus-Induced Wheeze

... have intermittent wheezing with a respiratory virus, with no wheezing in between. Maybe viral-induced wheezing isn't so much inflammation, but an irritability of the airways, so anti-inflammatories [like steroids] don't work. Maybe it's a different pathophysiology with similar symptoms. Not all wheezing is ...

Economic Stress Takes Toll on Health

... those surveyed, rated money and the economy as their top stressors. More than half, reported symptoms of chronic stress: fatigue, sleeplessness, and irritability or anger. Forty-six percent indicated they were worried about providing for their family's basic needs. Rajita Sinha, director of the Yale Stress ...

Study shows pine bark reduces jetlag

... the time in a different zone while travelling. As the body struggles to cope with the new schedule, temporary conditions such as insomnia, fatigue, irritability and an impaired ability to concentrate may set in. "This study could not have come at a better time for the upcoming holiday travel season," said ...

Study Shows Pine Bark Reduces Jetlag

... the time in a different zone while travelling. As the body struggles to cope with the new schedule, temporary conditions such as insomnia, fatigue, irritability and an impaired ability to concentrate may set in. "This study could not have come at a better time for the upcoming holiday travel season," said ...

Green Valley Spa Now Offers hCG Weight Loss Therapy

... of obesity and his work showed that with low doses of hCG and a 500 calorie a day diet, users reported no headaches, hunger pains, weakness, or irritability and an average weight loss of one pound a day and no muscle loss. Those interested in the program are invited to download Dr. Simeons' complete study ...

The ECNP consensus statement on bipolar depression

... as an episodic, yet lifelong and clinically severe mood (or affective) disorder. Mood in bipolar disorder may swing from euphoria and/or extreme irritability (defined as mania) to depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure (bipolar depression). Less severe mood elevation (hypomanic episodes) ...

Cymbalta Receives European Approval for the Treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder

... South America are estimated to suffer from GAD.(10) Quality of life is affected, as symptoms of GAD can include exaggerated worry or chronic anxiety, irritability and poor concentration. Ability to work is often compromised with the manifestation of physical symptoms such as muscle tension, fatigue, sleep ...

Public health clinic study links 'Americanization' and depression

... compared to women who conducted their interview in Spanish." Davila said symptoms of depression may include: emotional stress, helplessness, irritability and anger. Symptoms specific to the pregnancy and postpartum period can include overly intense worries about the baby, and a lack of interest or fear ...

The ECNP consensus statement on bipolar depression

... the manic part may be sometimes less impairing and disabling, clinicians differentiate the less severe expression with euphoria and/or extreme irritability called hypomania as Bipolar II as opposed to the more dramatic and severe mania (called Bipolar I disorder). The long-term course of bipolar ...

Homeopathic First Aid Kit: Solutions for Summer's Little Bummers

... -- Tabacum -- helps relieve motion sickness -- Lycopodium -- alleviates indigestion, reduces bloating -- Nux vomica -- eases sensitivity and irritability -- Arnicare Arthritis -- for joint pain that flares due to extra activity "A lot of these items come in small, easy-to-use packaging which ...

Imaging Advances Map Brain Areas Affecting Mood

... of impulsive responses. In other studies, scientists found that fMRI can help determine whether children have biploar disorder or severe irritability with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This suggests that brain imaging may prove useful in making a correct diagnosis. "We're ...

Delusions Common in Pediatric ICU

... getting help." Symptoms of PTSD include recurrent, intrusive memories or flashbacks of the event, difficulty concentrating, sleeping problems, irritability and lack of enjoyment of normal activities, according to the National Library of Medicine. More information To read more about what to ...

Getting a good night's sleep is the biggest problem for women entering the menopause

... out of a possible 40. Difficulty sleeping was the most severe symptom, scoring an average of 2.90 out of four, followed by night sweats (2.58), irritability (2.56), forgetfulness (2.42), hot flashes or flushes (2.41) and mood swings (2.12). Women reported that they were less affected by day sweats ...

Depression: the symptoms in children are not like in adults

... Depression is not always manifested in children as dejection and anhedonia. Depending on the age of the child, the dominant features may be weeping, irritability or defiance, as explained by Prof. Claudia Mehler-Wex and Dr. Michael Klch of Ulm University in the new edition of Deutsches rzteblatt International ...

Following School Suicide, National Children's Charity Issues Tips and Free Resources to Help Prevent 3rd Leading Cause of Death Among Youth

... or think rationally -- Exaggerated fears, extreme anxiety, or depression -- Low self-esteem -- Hopelessness or helplessness -- Increased irritability or anger, mood swings or withdrawal from communication -- Stress from difficult situations including the inability to cope with loss (such ...

New Weight-Loss Drug Shows Promise in Early Study

... taking that dose had psychiatric effects. Anxiety was the most commonly reported problem, but also reported were mood swings, depression, insomnia, irritability or nervousness. Even so, Heysmfield said, the company plans to ask for FDA approval of taranabant later this year. "It's a new class of obesity ...

INVEGA(TM) Shows Favorable Long-Term Safety Profile in a One-Year Study of Patients With Schizophrenia

... U.S. dedicated solely to mental health. The company currently markets prescription medications for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar mania, and irritability associated with autistic disorder. For more information about Janssen, L.P., visit http://www.janssen.com . (a) Positive and Negative Symptoms of ...

Fever May Improve Behavior of Children With Autism Disorders

... and Down syndrome, she said. "The checklist is used to understand other behaviors that children with autism have troubles with," Estes explained. irritability and lethargy are among those problem areas, she said. The fatigue associated with illness may seem a natural explanation for the changes in ...

Facial expressions have greater impact on kids with bipolar disorder

... with rewards in the children with bipolar disorder. Increased activity was also found in the part of the brain (orbitofrontal cortex) liked to irritability when the same children encoded angry faces. Brain activity in both instances was significantly greater than in children without bipolar disorder. ...

Is fear of gaining weight keeping many women from trying to quit smoking?

... who were overweight as children also reported more nicotine-withdrawal symptoms when they tried to quit smoking, especially symptoms like anger, irritability and trouble concentrating. The study was published in the August issue of Eating Behaviors. These studies, and others that the U-M team have done, ...

Anti-Reflux Drugs May Be Overprescribed in Infants

... Center at West Jefferson Medical Center in New Orleans. "Regurgitation won't improve with anti-reflux medications. Acid suppression will improve irritability and feeding problems, but it won't change spitting up. As long as the child is gaining weight and happy, and has no recurrent red flags, ...

Bestselling Author Dr. Timothy Brantley Explains the Connection of Food and Mood

... zap your energy for hours to come. Caffeine Caffeine can be addictive, altering brain chemistry in a way similar to amphetamines, often triggering irritability and agitation. Alcohol According to press reports Britney Spears indulged in Margaritas prior to her infamous MTV VMA thumbs-down performance. ...

New study of Concerta showed significant improvement of ADHD symptom management in adults

... (16.4%), nausea (12.7%), increased blood pressure (10%), insomnia (9.1%), initial insomnia (7.3%), increased heart rate (7.3%), bruxism (6.4%), irritability (6.4%) and muscle tightness (6.4%). There were no serious treatment emergent adverse events reported and 16 (14.5%) and 6 (5.2%) subjects in the ...

San Diego Wildfires Mental Health Fund

... difficulty making decisions or concentrating -- Apathy and emotional numbing -- Nightmares and reoccurring thoughts about the event -- irritability and anger -- Sadness and depression -- Feeling powerless -- Changes in eating patterns; loss of appetite or overeating -- Crying for "no apparent ...

Coping with the Stress of Natural Disasters

... difficulty making decisions or concentrating -- Apathy and emotional numbing -- Nightmares and reoccurring thoughts about the event -- irritability and anger -- Sadness and depression -- Feeling powerless -- Changes in eating patterns; loss of appetite or overeating -- Crying for "no apparent ...

Combination vaccines okay for infants, study shows

... immune response to each disease-trigger. Parents were provided a diary and asked to record temperatures, general symptoms such as fussiness, irritability or loss of appetite, and local injection site symptoms such as pain or swelling. Results Minor symptoms were more common in the Combination ...

Alexza to Initiate the First Phase 3 Trial for AZ-004 (Staccato(R) Loxapine) in Late Q1 2008

... about 2.5 million adults and bipolar disorder affects about 5.7 million adults in the US. Agitation, characterized by unpleasant arousal, tension, irritability and hostility, is one of the most common and severe symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. In about half the cases, it can require ...

Jump in Youth Suicide Prompts National Children's Charity KidsPeace to Issue Tips on Prevention, Warning Signs

... or think rationally * Exaggerated fears, extreme anxiety, or depression * Low self-esteem * Hopelessness or helplessness * Increased irritability or anger, mood swings or withdrawal from communication * Stress from difficult situations including the inability to cope with loss ...