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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Different Types Of Psychosis

Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diagnosis

Diagnosis


It is very difficult to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome. Even experts do not have a clear definition of what chronic fatigue actually is or what mechanisms in the brain or nervous system are responsible for it. The best diagnostic approach is to determine if the patient matches the criteria for CFS and to rule out other possible causes of symptoms.

Personal and Medical History

A doctor should first take a careful personal and family medical history, which may include a psychological pro...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Predicting Schizophrenia
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...Guildford Press. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. (DSM-IV-TR) 4th ed.,... Read more »

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Bipolar Thought Deficits: What We Can Learn From Schizophrenia Research
By John McManamy , Health Expert

...than some of the bipolar conferences I have attended.Psychosis gets all the attention in... Read more »

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New Test Predicts Schizophrenia in Teens
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...whether or not they are likely to develop a serious mental disorder like schizophrenia and that,... Read more »

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Dr. Ballas Answers: Late-Onset Schizophrenia
By Paul Ballas , Health Expert

...the disease. Very-late-onset schizophrenia-like psychosis or what used to be called “late... Read more »

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Prediction of Psychosis in At-Risk Youth: a New Study
By Christina Bruni , Health Expert

...conducted to determine the risk of conversion to psychosis. (Prediction of Psychosis in Youth at... Read more »

Health Guide

Alcoholism: Complications
...be related to smoking, however.) Effect of heavy drinking on breast cancer is unclear.Neurologic or Mental DisordersBenefits: May be protective against dementia.Risks: Insomnia. headache.Memory... Read more »
Narcolepsy: Treatment
...that high doses may help avert cataplexy, although more research is needed to confirm this effect. Psychosis from overdose is very rare. Psychologic dependence can occur, but abuse has not been... Read more »
Schizophrenia: Treatment
...at least 1 year. Atypical drugs are increasingly being used as maintenance for those with new-onset psychosis, although the choice of the drug depends on many factors. Side effects and... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Other Treatments
...available that may be equally beneficial.) The only potential risks from meditating are in people with psychosis in whom meditating may trigger a psychotic event.Relaxation Techniques. Relaxation... Read more »
Epilepsy: Outlook and Effects
...with a history of epilepsy have a higher risk of later developing schizophrenia or schizophrenia-like psychosis.Acute Repetitive Seizures. Some patients occasionally experience seizures called... Read more »

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