Fibroids can be classified as subserous, intramural or submucosal according to the location in which they develop in the uterus, that is, whether they appear on the outermost wall of the uterus, between walls or in the outermost part of the uterus. Most cases of fibroids do not lead to the appearance of signs or […]
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Childhood strabismus is a deviation of the eyes, in which the eyes point in different directions, which is normally related to the child’s developing eye muscles, so that the eyes do not move in synchrony, focusing on different objects at the same time. The diagnosis of childhood strabismus is made through ophthalmological examinations, which help […]
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Major depressive disorder or classic depression, also called unipolar, is a mental health disorder that is usually caused by low hormone production. Normally, the most common symptoms include a feeling of emptiness, lack of interest in routine activities, terminal insomnia and sadness for no apparent reason, which last for at least two weeks at a […]
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Dependent personality disorder is characterized by an excessive need to be taken care of by other people, which leads to submissive behavior and an intense fear of separation. Furthermore, these people also have a lot of difficulty making decisions, constantly needing other people’s decisions or approval. This disorder appears most frequently in early adulthood and […]
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Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a micronutrient naturally present in foods, especially citrus fruits, such as acerola or orange, for example. This vitamin is a powerful antioxidant that works to delay cellular aging, but also participates in the formation of collagen, intestinal iron absorption, norepinephrine synthesis and the conversion of cholesterol into […]
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Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by excessive emotionality and attention-seeking, which usually manifests itself in early adulthood. These people generally feel bad when they are not the center of attention, they use their physical appearance to capture people’s attention and are easily influenced. Treatment consists of psychotherapy sessions with a psychologist and, if the person […]
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder, popularly known as OCD, is a psychological disorder characterized by the presence of 2 types of behavior: Obsessions: these are inappropriate or unpleasant, recurring and persistent thoughts that arise in an unwanted way, causing anxiety and suffering, such as, for example, coming into contact with a virus or bacteria and becoming infected. There […]
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Hysteria is a term that refers to a set of psychiatric disorders that, according to their origin, can be called somatization disorder, conversion disorder, dissociative disorder and multiple personality, which share symptoms that normally manifest themselves in cases of extreme anxiety, in which the person has difficulty controlling their emotions and the way they react […]
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Bacterial vaginosis occurs due to an imbalance in the vaginal microbiota due to hormonal changes during this period, causing a decrease in lactobacilli and the growth of bacteria naturally present in the vagina, leading to a change in vaginal pH and a grayish discharge with a strong smell. Vaginosis in pregnancy is usually associated with […]
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Nervous breakdown, also known as nervous exhaustion, is a situation characterized by an imbalance between the body and mind, which makes the person feel overwhelmed, resulting in symptoms of excessive tiredness, difficulty concentrating and intestinal changes. Nervous breakdown is not recognized as a disease, however it can be a sign of a psychological disorder, such […]
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