Tardive dyskinesia

Schizophrenia is defined as “a brain disorder that affects the way a person behaves, thinks, and sees the world.”(Melinda Smith, Jeanne Segal). Schizophrenia is treatable but incurable, and is present in one percent of the general population. Some people with schizophrenia can function normally without the help of medicines, while others must rely on medications. The disorder can also get so severe that an individual may need to be hospitalized or worse. The measures needed to treat schizophrenia

If Nathaniel had complied to his medications, EPSE could possibly occur. Extrapyramidal side effects include, dystonia, akathisia, parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia, and Dopamine-Acetylcistine Imbalance (Kneisl & Trigoboff, 2013). The classification of medications used to treat EPSE are antiparkinson or anticholinergic agents, and includes benztropine (Congentin) and trihexyphenidyl (Artane). Congentin

Crazy. Insane. Nuts. All words to describe someone who is mentally ill. But the thing about mental illness is that it is not physically apparent. In our world it is easier to have a broken bone than a broken mind. Past and present methods of treating people with mental illness are barbaric, impersonal and a gross mixture of over and under diagnosing. We as humans have complex brains so it shouldn't come as a surprise that things sometimes go wrong. But from lobotomies to mental asylums and turning

Schizophrenia is a disease process that is characterized by periods of irrational behavior, emotional changes, and distorted views of reality. According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, this illness affects about one percent of the population. In the past, the general belief about schizophrenia was that it was untreatable and that all patients with this disease needed to be institutionalized. Although that could still be a viable option in isolated cases of extreme psychosis

Valued in Asia for over 4,000 years, turmeric finally is recognized in America thanks to the numerous medical studies which proved its ability in the treatment of various health problems, starting from inflammation, all the way to digestive problems. There are more than 7,000 studies around the world, all of which proved the incredible numerous benefits of turmeric in treating a number of health conditions and illnesses. This incredible spice is mentioned in the Bible when the wise men came to

Other negative factors regarding African-American schizophrenics include low quality insurance, poverty, negative encounters from professionals in the past. In order to decrease the symptoms of schizophrenia in African-Americans, clinicians can promote wellness, such as exercising, practicing healthy dietary behaviors and improving medication adherence to improve health outcomes. Other than mental illnesses, African-Americans are at risk of having other physical diseases such high blood pressure

CC Melanie is an almost 34-year-old female here today to establish care. She would like to talk about her health history and has a primary care doctor. The patient tells me she is pregnant. She is a now G2, P1, with a 16-month-old son named Braden at home. She is being followed by Dr. Turer in Exeter. No issues thus far. She is having some nausea and some fatigue, but otherwise no new or unusual symptoms, including no belly pain, cramping, bleeding, or spotting. Past Medical History Significant

Many physicians across North America hesitate to prescribe medical marijuana to their adult patients out of fear, why would they even start considering prescribing it to children . This fear mainly originates from the fact that as medical students in medical school, doctors learn absolutely nothing about prescribing it, therefor, cannot knowledgeably advise patients on dosage and side effects of this medication. This is quite sad considering how much benefits can come from medical marijuana, especially

Mental illness affects many people in the world. As people are able to learn more and science improves more therapies become available. However as with all treatments there is a number of issues one must consider when deciding on the right therapy. Mental illness is not like a headache where one knows what is wrong and can take a aspirin. Mental illness varies in so many ways that treatment varies among everyone who suffers from the disease. When dealing with mental illness the need for treatment

Even though bipolar disorder affects only a small percent of the population in the United States, this disorder is associated with several burdens. Bipolar disorder does not only affect the diagnosed individual, but their relatives also. In addition, people with this disorder are at high risk of attempting suicide. Thus, it is crucial that these people are compliant with their treatments. Treatment for this disorder has been evolving over the years. Many people have heard of bipolar disorder, but