- 1. Is ADHD an American Fad?
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... Diagnosis and treatment of ADHD also differs in some countries, as indicated in a new study in the journal Psychiatric Services that surveyed nine nations. Researchers found that some countries, like ...
- 2. The Rise of ADHD: Is Technology to Blame?
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... affects attention. Some video games are even considered useful, because they improve hand-eye coordination and critical thinking. To be on the safe side, try to limit young children’s exposure to fast-paced ...
- 3. Could Your Preschooler Have ADHD?
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... difficulties not just in the home, but in the eyes of someone else such as a daycare worker, a preschool teacher, or even a grandparent,” he says. The problem with this, as the AAP notes in its report, ...
- 4. Colposcopy
- (Gynecology Services)
- ... with the naked eye. It utilizes an instrument called a colposcope which looks like and performs like a pair of binoculars to magnify the cervix. Having colposcopy done is just like having a routine pelvic ...
- 5. Infectious diseases
- (Infectious diseases)
- ... flu or a cold, for example, you can pick up the germs he or she left behind. If you then touch your eyes, mouth or nose before washing your hands, you may become infected. Insect bites Some germs ...
- 6. IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease)
- (IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease))
- ... urine protein levels, low blood protein levels (hypoalbuminemia), high cholesterol, and swelling of your eyelids, feet and abdomen. If you have signs and symptoms of IgA nephropathy, you're likely ...
- 7. Pseudotumor cerebri
- (Pseudotumor cerebri)
- ... behind your eyes, wake you from sleep and worsen with eye movement Ringing in the ears that pulses in time with your heartbeat Nausea, vomiting or dizziness Blurred or dimmed vision Brief episodes ...
- 8. Ichthyosis vulgaris
- (Ichthyosis vulgaris)
- ... doctor may prescribe these vitamin A-derived medications in severe cases. They reduce the production of skin cells. Side effects from the medication may include eye and lip inflammation, bone spurs and ...
- 9. Crohn's disease
- (Crohn's disease)
- ... to digest and absorb food. Other signs and symptoms People with severe Crohn's disease may also experience: Fever Fatigue Arthritis Eye inflammation Mouth sores Skin disorders Inflammation ...
- 10. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- (Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) )
- ... Arthritis Eye inflammation Skin disorders Inflammation of the liver or bile ducts Delayed growth or sexual development, in children When to see a doctor See your doctor if you experience ...
- 11. Growing pains
- (Growing pains)
- ... others). Avoid aspirin, due to the risk of Reye's syndrome — a rare but serious condition linked to giving aspirin to children. ...
- 12. Graves' disease
- (Graves' disease)
- ... (goiter) Change in menstrual cycles Erectile dysfunction or reduced libido Frequent bowel movements or diarrhea Bulging eyes (Graves' ophthalmopathy) Thick, red skin usually on the shins or tops ...
- 13. Glomerulonephritis
- (Glomerulonephritis)
- ... in the urine, resulting in low protein levels in the blood. It's also associated with high blood cholesterol and swelling (edema) of the eyelids, feet and abdomen. If you're suspicious about your ...
- 14. Glaucoma
- (Glaucoma)
- Glaucoma is not just one eye disease, but a group of eye conditions resulting in optic nerve damage, which may cause loss of vision. Abnormally high pressure inside your eye (intraocular pressure) usually, ...
- 15. Gilbert's syndrome
- (Gilbert's syndrome)
- ... dysfunction and familial nonhemolytic jaundice. The lone sign of Gilbert's disease is that your skin and the whites of your eyes occasionally have a yellowish tinge (jaundice). This is caused by the ...
- 16. Gestational diabetes
- (Gestational diabetes)
- ... baby's blood sugar level to normal. Jaundice. This yellowish discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes may occur if a baby's liver isn't mature enough to break down a substance called ...
- 17. Gallbladder cancer
- (Gallbladder cancer)
- ... of the abdomen Abdominal bloating Itchiness Fever Loss of appetite Losing weight without trying Nausea Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice) When to see a doctor ...
- 18. Dislocation
- (Dislocation)
- ... Take precautions to avoid falls. Get your eyes checked on a regular basis, and if you're taking medications, ask your doctor if any of those drugs have the potential to make you dizzy. Also, be ...
- 19. Jet lag disorder
- (Jet lag disorder)
- ... tissue at the back of your eye — transmit the signal of light to an area of your hypothalamus, a part of your brain. The signal is then sent to your pineal gland. At night, the pineal gland releases the ...
- 20. Jellyfish stings
- (Jellyfish stings)
- ... reaction due to delayed hypersensitivity may be treated with oral antihistamines or corticosteroid ointments or creams. Affected eyes. A jellyfish sting occurring on or near an eye requires immediate ...