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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 ...
Expert & Community Posts
A Labeling Change for Haldol
By Robin Cunningham , Health Expert...benefited a great many individuals suffering from psychoses throughout its long shelf... Read more »
CHOICES: #5-A Clarification and Additional Aspect of Belief Systems
By Robin Cunningham , Health Expert...schizophrenia, or at least of mental illnesses that involve psychoses. It is the... Read more »
Types of Hallucinations Experienced by People with Alzheimer's
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert...Hallucinations are most frequently associated with psychoses. The term psychotic, or psychosis,... Read more »
Exercise and Medication: for a Healthier You!
By Christina Bruni , Health Expert...plasticity. Especially in schizophrenic and affective psychoses, disruption of adult... Read more »
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By Jerry Kennard , Health ExpertOne of the most frequently asked questions about bipolar disorder goes along the lines of, "I... Read more »
Health Guide
Schizophrenia: Diagnosis
...may share certain genetic factors that make some families vulnerable to either one.Schizophrenia-Like Psychoses. Several other conditions exhibit schizophrenia-like psychoses but do not meet the... Read more »Causes of Bipolar Disorder
...whether common biologic factors are involved with schizophrenia, severe bipolar disorder, and other psychoses. Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder often show up in the same family. Researchers are... Read more »Herpes Simplex: Risk Factors
...between HSV-2 infection in mothers and the subsequent development of schizophrenia and other forms of psychoses in their adult offspring, although further study is needed. Recurrence in women... Read more »ADHD: The Basics
...evidence of significant impairment in social or academic functioning.E. Not caused by a pervasive developmental disorder, schizophrenia, or any other psychotic disorder, and is not better... Read more »Schizophrenia: Introduction
Schizophrenia is a group of psychotic disorders that interfere with thinking and responsiveness. It is a disease of the brain, just like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. The term... Read more »
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