Münchausen syndrome

controlled with Corticosteriods. Muscle relaxants and antispasmodics are used to ward off muscle spasms: Flexeril (the most commonly used), Valium, Klonopin and Baclofen. Some research with Dopaminergic agents have been done to relieve Restless Leg syndrome that has been proven to interfere with obtaining restorative sleep, but are used cautiously because of their side effects (anxiety, combative behavior and weight loss). Other classes of drugs used for their side effects that promote muscle relaxation

established which may be accessible and available in the next years to come (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014). Treatment for Fragile X Syndrome FRAXXA, one of the leading companies that is in search for a cure to FXS does its best to extensively study and analyze fragile X syndrome. Although it is true that there is no cure for fragile X syndrome yet, there are now available procedures and intervention programs that are meant to control the progress of the condition. These

The summer before my freshman year, I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is an endocrine disorder that is characterized by fatigue, unmanageable weight, infertility, increased androgen levels, and excess insulin, among others. I was prescribed a medicine called Metformin, which, while considered a medication for Type 2 diabetics, is effective in treating PCOS as well. Later I was also put on a birth control pill to regulate my hormones. Throughout the past three years I have

Every time I purchased tampons I read Toxic Shock Syndrome on the box but never saw the value in furthering my knowledge about it. However, after a lecture where it was briefly brought up along with its intense effects, I decided to interest myself in this infection that has repeatedly crossed my mind. Toxic Shock Syndrome is a dangerous and unstable disease caused by the toxin producing strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus).1 TSS is notoriously associated

Holland, A., Treasure, J., Coskeran, P., & Dallow, J. (1995). Characteristics of the eating disorder in Prader-Willi syndrome: implications for treatment. Journal Of Intellectual Disability Research, 39(5), 373-381. The purpose of this article is to inform people on the characteristics of eating disorders associated with PWS and possible treatments. 13 subjects with Prader- Willi Syndrome with an average age of 24. Direct Observation during access to food. Settings varied but study was conducted over

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a clinical diagnosis and is a connective tissue disorder characterized by a variety of degrees of joint hypermobility, skin extensibility and tissue fragility. If you have the vascular variety of EDS there is a likely 50% chance it could be passed down from parent to child. When trying to clinically define the pain in EDS, the findings are poor. There are nine different types of EDS and each type is distinguished from others but that depends

Introduction Toxic Shock Syndrome, or TSS is a life threatening illness caused by a bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus . TSS was first discovered in children in 1978. (Venkataraman, 2015) After the 1978 discovery, the disease itself was nationally recognized in 1980 when it was seen as a health threat amongst reproductive women, after this epidemic the number of reports of TSS decreased sharply. (Hajjeh, 2010) S. aureus can be identified as bacteria that, often times will go unnoticed as it usually

1. Introduction. o Definition of chronic illness. o Coping strategies with chronic illness. o The magnitude of chronic illness in Egypt. o Theories of caring in relation to chronic illness. o Effect of chronic illness on patient and relatives. o Health promotion strategies. 2. Definition of diabetes. 3. Types of diabetes. 4. Sign& symptoms. 5. Causes. 6. Risk factors. 7. Anatomy and physiology of pancreas. 8. Case study.  Demographic data.  Past history of:  Patient  Family

In the journal “Telehealth for underserved families: An Evidence based parenting program,” recently did a study on children 6-10 years old that had ADHD. They studied Families that had a child diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder complete an 8-session parenting program. The study came about because the researchers wanted to see if the children’s behavior and the parents stress levels would improve using “Videoconferencing Technology.” They studied 8 underserved families with low

Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder that is characterized by a person’s difficulty to communicate. This is due to neurological or biological dysfunction, and is usually diagnosed during early childhood. Autism Spectrum Disorder is more prevalent in boys than in girls. These children can present symptoms of limited or no speech development; they only use direct communication for immediate needs such as water, bathroom or sleep. Until today, there is no cure for ASD, but there are many types