A tantrum or rage attack is a disorder in which uncontrolled attacks of anger and sudden aggression are generated in response to a stimulus, which can be accompanied by verbal and physical aggression that lasts around 30 minutes and can harm the person. and who is around you. Before the attack or tantrum occurs, also […]
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Stockholm syndrome is a psychological response that can occur in people who find themselves in a stressful situation, such as in the case of kidnappings, house arrest or situations of abuse, for example, causing the victim, subconsciously, to establish sympathy or a more personal connection and emotional bonds of friendship or affection with the aggressor, […]
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Cyclothymia is a psychological disorder that causes hypomanic symptoms, that is, a variation between mood or irritation, in addition to depressive symptoms, and can be considered a precursor to bipolar II disorder. The cause of cyclothymia, also called cyclothymic disorder, is not entirely clear, however it is believed that changes in neurotransmitters, traumatic experience and […]
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Postpartum eclampsia is characterized by the appearance of blood pressure above 140 x 90 mmHg and seizures between 48 hours and 6 weeks after birth. It can also cause symptoms such as headache, blurred vision and abdominal pain. Typically, postpartum eclampsia occurs in the first 7 to 10 days after birth, being more common in […]
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Post-traumatic stress disorder is a psychological syndrome in which a person keeps “reliving” some traumatic event from the past, such as having participated in a war, a robbery or having suffered sexual abuse, for example. Although fear is a normal reaction of the body during and after trauma situations, post-traumatic stress causes excessive and constant […]
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Galactosemia is a metabolic disease in which a person is unable to digest foods with galactose, which can cause symptoms such as drowsiness, vomiting, difficulty eating and gaining weight, swollen belly and yellowish skin and eyes, in the first days of life. Galactose is a sugar that is normally found in milk, some fruits or […]
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Huntington’s disease is a rare hereditary disease that causes progressive degeneration of brain neurons, causing disturbances in movement, behavior and the ability to communicate, and symptoms such as muscle spasms, changes in balance or difficulty speaking or swallowing. The symptoms of this disease, also known as Huntington’s chorea, are progressive and can begin between the […]
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Child malnutrition occurs when there is a deficiency of nutrients in the child’s body, which can happen due to incorrect nutrition, food deprivation or changes in the gastrointestinal tract, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, for example, in which the absorption of nutrients can be harmed. Thus, as a consequence of the deficiency of […]
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Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a disorder that affects the frontal lobes of the brain, causing personality and behavioral changes and difficulty understanding and producing speech. This type of dementia is one of the main types of neurodegenerative diseases, which means that it worsens over time, and occurs mainly between the ages of 45 and 65, […]
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Anxiety is a temporary and normal reaction of the body to situations that cause worry or fear, such as needing to give a public presentation, have a job interview or take an exam at school. However, when anxiety is intense, appears for no apparent reason and interferes with daily tasks, it may indicate an anxiety […]
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