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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Can Emotional Stress Cause Peripheral Neuropathy

Health Encyclopedia: Restless Legs Syndrome And Related Disorders Diagnosis

Diagnosis


A diagnosis of restless legs syndrome or nocturnal leg cramps often relies solely on the patient's description of symptoms. In general, the recommended approach is first to take a sleep and personal history. The doctor may conduct an interview that includes the following questions:

  • How would the sleep problem be described?
  • How long has the sleep problem been experienced?
  • How long does it take to fall asleep?
  • How many times a week does it occur?
  • How restful is sleep?
  • What are the leg problems ...
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Health Guide

Alcoholism: Complications
Alcoholism reduces life expectancy by 10 - 12 years. Next to smoking, it is the most common preventable cause of death in America. Although studies indicate that adults who drink... Read more »
Menstrual Disorders: Risk Factors
...in women with existing dysmenorrhea, alcohol consumption may prolong the pain.Stress. Physical and emotional stress may block the release of luteinizing hormone, causing temporary amenorrhea.... Read more »
Scleroderma: Treatment
...progress rapidly and become very severe. The patient, then, must live with considerable uncertainty and emotional stress. Support associations, non-medical aids to help relieve symptoms, and other... Read more »
Infertility in Men: Treatment
...reduce anxiety during treatments and feelings of hopelessness in case conception does not occur.Managing Emotional Stress During the Process. Managing negative emotions in both men and women can... Read more »
Infertility In Women: Lifestyle Changes
...reduce anxiety during treatments and feelings of hopelessness in case conception does not occur.Managing Emotional Stress During the Process. Managing negative emotions can be viewed as important... Read more »

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