Diseases and Conditions

A general anxiety disorder is ongoing anxiety that isn’t related to a particular event or situation… is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? Anxiety is a word that describes feelings of apprehension, concern, nervousness, restlessness, or worry. Normal feelings of anxiety often serve as an “alarm system” that…

Social phobia is an anxiety disorder. It is an irrational fear of being judged by others during social situations… therapy? Is there anything I can do on my own to help manage my symptoms? Resources Anxiety and Depression Association of America: Social Anxiety Disorder National…

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that causes unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors… washing to one time. To use this method, a person who has OCD must be able to tolerate the high levels of anxiety that can result from the experience. Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder…

Panic disorder is a condition in which a person has episodes of intense fear or anxiety that occur suddenly, often… make you lose control or change your personality. These medicines can be used for as long as necessary, even for years. Anti-anxiety medicines are another…

Postpartum depression effects women after giving birth. It involves feelings of sadness, loneliness, worthlessness and restlessness that can last for… feel the “baby blues” for a week or two after giving birth. With postpartum depression, feelings of sadness, loneliness, worthlessness, restlessness, and anxiety may last…

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) references a group of symptoms often experienced up to 14 days before menstruation (period)… which may get worse in the time before their menstrual period. These health problems share many symptoms with PMS, including: Depression and anxiety disorders Myaligic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome Irritable…

Prescription abuse happens when people abuse medicines prescribed by a doctor. In the elderly, it can be hard to spot… of medicines that are categorized as controlled substances by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Examples include medicines that doctors prescribe to treat pain, anxiety, or sleep…

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that needs immediate medical attention… What is anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction. It occurs when you are exposed to something you are severely allergic to. Immediate medical attention is required. Anaphylactic reactions can range in severity…

Hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, means your thyroid gland makes too much hormone. This can cause weight loss, tremors, and… What is hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is known as overactive thyroid. It occurs when your thyroid gland makes and releases too much thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland…

olycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that occurs when cysts form on a woman’s ovaries… What is polycystic ovary syndrome? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that occurs when cysts form on a woman’s ovaries. An imbalance of hormone levels in a woman’s…

Addison’s disease is a condition that affects your body’s adrenal glands. It interferes with your body’s ability to produce certain… What is Addison’s disease? Addison's disease is a condition that affects your body's adrenal glands. These glands are located on top of your kidneys…

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a heart condition where people are born with an extra electrical pathway in their heart. This changes… What is Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome? Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a heart condition. People who have WPW syndrome are born with an extra electrical pathway in…

Erectile dysfunction is when a man cannot get or keep an erection. It can be caused by a number of… What is erectile dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction (ED) is when a man cannot get or keep an erection. The condition prevents the man from having…

Most people who get sick with COVID-19 will recover within a week or even a few days. But for some,… Most people who get sick with COVID-19 will recover within a week or even a few days. But for some, the symptoms of the disease…

Mitral valve prolapse is a heart condition in which the flaps of the mitral valve don’t close properly. Most people… What is mitral valve prolapse? Mitral valve prolapse is a problem in your heart. Your heart has four chambers. The mitral valve controls the flow of blood between 2…

Teeth grinding is also known as bruxism. About 20% or 30% of children clench their teeth but usually stop as… What is bruxism? Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, is the conscious or unconscious grinding or clenching of teeth. It happens most often in children. About…

ADHD is a group of behaviors that can make it difficult to focus at school, work or home… What is attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behaviors. It used to also be called attention deficit disorder (ADD). ADHD…

Premature ejaculation happens when an individual has an orgasm sooner than wanted. It can happen before or shortly after… What is premature ejaculation? Premature ejaculation happens when an individual has an orgasm sooner than they or their partner would like. Premature ejaculation can happen before or…

Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that causes problems when you eat foods with gluten, such as wheat, rye and… What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that causes problems in your small intestine. You experience the problems when you eat foods that…

Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how your brain processes sensory information (stimuli)… What is sensory processing disorder? Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how your brain processes sensory information (stimuli). Sensory information includes things you see, hear, smell,…