Borderline syndrome or borderline personality disorder is characterized by rapid changes in mood, fear of being abandoned by friends or partners, unstable relationships and impulsive behaviors. Although borderline syndrome does not have a specific cause, there is a genetic predisposition for its development. Furthermore, it is more common in the case of a history of […]
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Low testosterone in women can cause changes in libido and mood or a decrease in muscle and bone mass, and it is considered normal for testosterone levels to decrease with age, especially during menopause. However, there are other conditions that can reduce testosterone, such as ovarian removal or radio and chemotherapy, for example. It is […]
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Vigorexia is a condition in which a person is constantly dissatisfied with their body, seeing themselves as very thin and weak when in fact they are strong and have well-developed muscles. This disorder is more common in men between 18 and 35 years old and leads to exhaustive physical exercise, always with increased load, in […]
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Binge eating is an eating disorder characterized by the desire to eat in large quantities and very quickly, even when you are not hungry. This disorder often results in excessive weight gain and the development of other psychological disorders, such as depression or bulimia. Binge eating can be triggered by anxiety attacks, hormonal problems, very […]
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Oppositional defiant disorder, or ODD, is characterized by symptoms such as easy irritability, disobeying rules, intentionally bothering other people, lying and/or acting out of revenge or cruelty, which typically begin in childhood. Although oppositional defiant disorder does not have a specific cause, the risk of development is greater if there is a history of ODD […]
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Depression is a psychological disorder characterized by persistent sadness and lack of interest in activities that were previously considered fun. Although sadness is a normal emotion, in depression this sadness is so strong and lasts for so long that it ends up affecting the person’s entire life, potentially preventing basic tasks such as sleeping or […]
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Depression in adolescence is an illness that must be taken seriously, as if it is not adequately treated it can cause consequences such as drug abuse and suicide, which are serious problems in a teenager’s life. Some clinical characteristics of depression in adolescence are sadness, constant irritability, memory failures, lack of self-esteem and feelings of […]
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Some symptoms of pregnancy before a missed period are sore breasts, pinkish discharge, frequent nausea, cramps, mild abdominal pain or excessive tiredness for no apparent reason, for example. However, these symptoms can also appear for any other reason or be an indication that the menstrual period is approaching, and are not necessarily a sign of […]
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Fetal alcohol syndrome is a set of physical, behavioral or intellectual deficiencies, such as deformities in the face or fingers, lack of balance or motor coordination, or learning and memory problems, which are caused by the consumption of alcohol by pregnant women in any quantity and in any stage of pregnancy. This is because alcohol […]
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Phenylketonuria is a rare genetic disease characterized by the presence of a mutation responsible for altering the function of an enzyme in the body responsible for converting the amino acid phenylalanine into tyrosine, which leads to the accumulation of phenylalanine in the blood, which in large concentrations is toxic to the body, which can cause […]
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