Browsing: Diagnosis
When I underwent laparoscopic surgery last month, I was looking forward to one thing: a definitive endometriosis diagnosis. For almost…
Key Takeaways Combined type ADHD has symptoms of both inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity.ADHD is diagnosed by checking if you have at…
A new ulcerative colitis (UC) diagnosis is a chance to take charge of your health.Understanding your disease with the right…
Key Takeaways Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is marked by instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions.To be diagnosed with BPD, a…
Igor Kagan, MD, is an an assistant clinical professor at UCLA. He spends the majority of his time seeing patients in various…
Key Takeaways ADD and ADHD are the same condition, but ADHD is the official term now.ADHD has three types: inattentive,…
At 31 years old, Jackie Garcia had surgery to remove a nearly 20-pound tumor, which has left lasting effects on…
Key Takeaways Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health condition that has both psychosis and mood disorder symptoms.People with schizoaffective disorder…
Key Takeaways Arachnophobia is a common and intense fear of spiders that causes significant distress.Therapy, especially cognitive behavioral therapy, is…
Key Takeaways A provisional diagnosis is a doctor’s best guess based on your symptoms until more information is gathered. A…