Examples of Posttraumatic stress disorder in the following topics:
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- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops after exposure to an event that is so stressful for an individual that it becomes traumatic.
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops after exposure to an event that is so stressful for an individual that it becomes traumatic.
- Historically (DSM-IV) categorized as an anxiety disorder, it is now categorized under "Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders" in the DSM 5.
- The HPA axis is a major biological mechanism of stress and stress response
- Describe the role of the endocrine system in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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- Fibromyalgia is a medical disorder characterized by chronic widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to pressure.
- It is frequently comorbid with psychiatric conditions such as depression and anxiety, and stress-related disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
- They then narrow down the diagnosis by eliminating the possible disorders one by one until only fibromyalgia is left.
- Historically, fibromyalgia was considered a musculoskeletal disorder, but it is now considered a disorder of the central nervous system.
- Some research suggests that these brain anomalies may be the result of childhood stress, or prolonged or severe stress, rather than an inherited disorder.
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- Over-activation of the stress response can result in pathology and disease.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to any event that results in psychological trauma .
- Sensory input, memory formation, and stress response mechanisms are affected in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder.
- There is consistent evidence from MRI volumetric studies that hippocampal volume is reduced in post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to psychological trauma.
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- The fight-or-flight response (also called the acute stress response) was first described by Walter Bradford Cannon.
- The stress response halts or slows down various processes, such as sexual responses and digestive systems, to focus on the stressor situation.
- Prolonged stress responses may result in chronic suppression of the immune system, leaving the body open to infections.
- Stress responses are sometimes a result of mental disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (in which the individual shows a stress response when remembering a past trauma) and in panic disorder (in which the stress response is activated by the catastrophic misinterpretations of bodily sensations).
- Discuss the endocrine system's role in the fight-or-flight response to stress
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- Female athlete triad is a combination of eating disorders, disrupted menstruation, and low bone density.
- In addition, for some competitive female athletes, problems such as low self-esteem, a tendency toward perfectionism, and family stress place them at risk for disordered eating.
- While most athletes do not meet the criteria to be diagnosed with an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, many will exhibit disordered eating habits.
- This condition can ruin a female athlete's career if it leads to stress fractures and other injuries.
- Because athletes are active and their bones must endure mechanical stress, the likelihood of experiencing bone fracture is particularly high.
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- Raynaud's phenomenon is a vasospastic disorder that causes discoloration of the fingers and toes in response to cold or stress.
- Stress and cold are classic triggers of the phenomenon.
- Raynaud's phenomenon is an exaggeration of normal vasomotor responses to cold or emotional stress, caused by hyperactivation of the sympathetic nervous system.
- Secondary Raynaud's has a number of associations such as connective tissue disorders, eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, and obstructive disorders.
- Treatment of primary Raynaud's focuses on avoiding environmental triggers, such as cold or vibration, and other triggers such as emotional stress.
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- Spina bifida is a developmental congenital disorder caused by the incomplete closing of the embryonic neural tube.
- Spina bifida (Latin: "split spine") is a developmental congenital disorder caused by the incomplete closing of the embryonic neural tube.
- In some individuals, this causes significant traction and stress on the spinal cord.
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- Common emotional and non-specific symptoms include stress, anxiety, difficulty falling asleep (insomnia), headache, fatigue, mood swings, increased emotional sensitivity, and changes in libido.
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome, afflicting 3% to 8% of women.
- PMDD is classified as a repeating transitory cyclic disorder with similarities to unipolar depression, and several antidepressants are approved as therapy.
- Like PMS, premenstrual dysphoric disorder follows a predictable, cyclic pattern.
- A woman experiencing PMS symptoms may feel unusually irritable, stressed, or sad.
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- An adrenal crisis often occurs if the body is subjected to stress, such as an accident, injury, surgery, or severe infection, and death may quickly follow.
- Causes of acute adrenal insufficiency are mainly Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome, sudden withdrawal of long-term corticosteroid therapy and stress in patients with underlying chronic adrenal insufficiency.
- Evaluate the types of adrenal insufficiency that lead to adrenal gland disorders
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- Paget's disease is a chronic bone disorder that causes affected bones to become large and misshapen.
- Paget's disease of bone is a chronic disorder that can result in enlarged and misshapen bones.
- Although there is no cure for Paget's disease, medications (bisphosphonates and calcitonin) can help control the disorder and lessen pain and other symptoms.
- Since undue stress on affected bones should be avoided, patients should discuss any exercise program with their physicians before beginning.