Bulimia, or bulimia nervosa, is a disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating, followed by compensatory behaviors to avoid weight gain, such as forcing yourself to vomit, using laxatives or practicing very intense physical exercise. Most cases of bulimia occur in young women and, in addition to excessive concern about weight gain, the person may […]
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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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A psychotic break is a temporary change in mental state in which symptoms such as confusion, hallucinations or delusions may occur. In more serious cases, there may also be agitation and aggression, which can put the person’s life at risk. Generally, a psychotic break is caused by psychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia or psychotic disorders. […]
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“Illness mania”, known scientifically as illness anxiety disorder and, formerly, as hypochondria, is a psychological disorder characterized by an excessive concern about suffering from an illness due to the misinterpretation of bodily manifestations, which can directly interfere with the person’s quality of life. People with hypochondria tend to consult several doctors, despite having a healthy […]
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Postpartum depression is a psychological disorder that can affect women during pregnancy, shortly after the birth of the baby or up to 1 year after birth, causing symptoms such as sadness, excessive crying, difficulties relating to the baby and feelings of guilt. Furthermore, this type of depression, which can also affect parents, or other partners, […]
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Emetophobia is the intense fear of vomiting, which can cause stress and anxiety when feeling nauseated, seeing vomiting or people vomiting, and causing the person to worry excessively about the risk of vomiting. Like other types of phobia, emetophobia does not have a specific cause, but is more common in people who have had negative […]
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Microcephaly is a disease in which a child’s head and brain are smaller than normal for their age and this can be caused by malformations during pregnancy caused by the use of chemical substances or by infections caused by bacteria or viruses, such as Zika. viruses, for example. This disease can alter a child’s mental […]
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Inflammation in the uterus is irritation of the uterine tissues, which can cause symptoms such as pain in the lower abdomen, yellowish discharge or vaginal bleeding during intimate contact and, sometimes, cause difficulty in getting pregnant. Typically, inflammation in the uterus occurs due to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea and trichomoniasis. However, it […]
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Silent pregnancy is a pregnancy that is not felt or identified by the woman, and is generally discovered in the third trimester of pregnancy or even at the time of birth, being a rare situation that can occur mainly in women who have irregular menstruation or are overweight or obese. This situation does not normally […]
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Impostor syndrome is a psychological disorder that is more common in people who have great professional and/or academic achievements but who cannot accept or admit their success, as they believe that their achievements are luck or because someone helped them. In this way, the person lives in fear and thinks that at any moment they […]
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