All sorts of behavior disorders hound people around the globe. Children as well as adults are found to be patients of myriad behavior disorders such as obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety, panic attacks, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Conduct Disorder (CD). Treatment of these disorders can include medication, education and therapy or a combination of two or all of them.
Some symptoms might be common across all the disorders, so correct
Adenoids are bunches of spongy tissue located at the back of the nasal cavity, just above the roof of the mouth. Their primary function is to prevent kids from falling sick, but when they get enlarged they can get really messy and disrupt normal breathing.
The functioning of adenoids is somewhat similar to that of tonsils. These help in filtering out harmful bacteria and viruses. The adenoids house cells that contain
Atopic Dermatitis is a form of eczema which is highly itching, can relapse, but is not contagious. The patients of atopic dermatitis report abnormal reaction of skin to environmental allergens, irritants and even food items. It can lead to skin redness, scratching and flakiness.
Skin of patients of atopic dermatitis becomes susceptible to bacterial infection. Skin that touches the joint bends such as that on the interior of knees and elbows
Epilepsy refers to a group of diverse chronic neurological disorders that are characterized by seizures. Epilepsy might be caused by alcohol addiction, brain cancer, substance abuse, stroke and trauma. Seizures tend to set in due to abnormal neuronal activities in the brain.
As many as 50 million people around the world are affected by epilepsy. Its occurrence becomes more common with increase in age. It is estimated that 80 percent of
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder which is characterized by impulsiveness, hyperactivity or a combination of the both. The prevalence of this disorder is pretty common among school going children and an estimated 3-5 percent of all children globally are affected by ADHD. The symptoms of the disorder emerge by the age of seven years.
The patients of ADHD act impulsively, are restless and have difficulty in focusing
Asthma, a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the airways, results in breathing problems that can make the lives of the patients terrible. A combination of environmental as well as genetic factors is understood to cause this problem. A spurt in asthma attacks overall has been witnessed in the past few years, which is being attributed to the changing environment and heritable factors.
The development and exacerbation of asthma is associated with
The chronic inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs is termed as chronic bronchitis. It results in persistent cough accompanied by mucus and sputum (phlegm) for a period of three months for consecutive two years. Shortness of breath and wheezing are also reported in patients of the diseases.
The major cause of chronic bronchitis is tobacco smoking, which incidentally is the culprit behind a host of other diseases. Long term fume
Tonsillitis refers to the inflammation of the tonsils caused by bacterial or viral infection. When caused by group A streptococcus bacterium, it is called Strep Throat. In most cases, the victims recover without any medication.
Viral infection is the most likely cause of tonsillitis with viruses like adenovirus, rhinovirus, coronavirus, Herpes Simplex Virus, HIV, or cytomegalovirus the major culprits. Anaerobic bacteria too are infamous for resulting in tonsillitis, a number of
Allergic rhinitis refers to the allergic inflammation of the nasal airways and is triggered by allergens such as animal dander, pollen or dust. Individuals having sensitive immune system are highly susceptible to allergic rhinitis. When plant pollen is the culprit behind triggering of allergy bout, it is called pollinosis and when caused by grass pollen, it is termed as hay fever.
Allergies are pretty common everywhere and a large portion of
Bedwetting haunts millions of families around the globe. Young kids as well as some teens face a harrowing time while struggling with the issue. The most reported childhood urological complaint, bedwetting is also a common pediatric health concern among parents. However, bedwetting is just a developmental delay, not a physical illness or emotional problem as perceived by many.
Bedwetting can be stressful and emotionally draining. Children may start feeling anxious about
