This book describes Misophonia (Hatred of Sound), Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesMisophonia, also termed the "hatred or dislike of sound," is featured by the sensitivity to specific sounds, followed by an unpleasant emotional and physical response.People with misophonia link the experience of the sound stimulus more closely to irritation, disgust, or even pain, rather than anxiety or fear.The trigger sounds that activate this discomfort are normally hig...

This book describes Dependent Personality Disorder, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesEverything was everyone else's fault, and they are perpetual dependent victims.What is Dependent Personality Disorder?Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is a mental medical disorder in which people depend too much on others to meet their emotional and physical requirements.DPD is an anxious personality disorder featured by an incapability to be alone.Peo...

This book describes Kikuchi Disease, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesKikuchi-Fujimoto disease, also known as histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis, is a very rare benign (non-cancerous) disorder of the lymph nodes.Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease was first described in Japan in 1972, as a benign and self-limiting disease that mainly involves young women of Asian origin.Most patients are younger than 30 years of age, but this disorder has been reported in patient...

This book describes Schizoid Personality Disorder, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesIt takes a very special kind of person to become close to a schizoid.We can't stand fake people or pretentiousness, and so that automatically cuts out most of humanity.- a schizoidPeople with schizoid personality disorder seldom feel there is anything wrong with them.Schizoid personality disorder is one of a cluster of disorders called "Cluster 'A' " or eccent...

This book describes Asperger Syndrome, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesAsperger syndrome is a form of autism that is often regarded as high functioning.The main problems are interacting socially, repeat behaviors, and clumsiness.It is different from other autism spectrum disorders by its relative maintenance of linguistic and cognitive development and above average intelligence.While not necessary for diagnosis, physical clumsiness and unusual use of...

This book describes Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesObsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is a personality disorder that is featured typically by extreme perfectionism, order, and neatness.People with OCPD have these features:1.Difficulty expressing their feelings.2.Difficulty forming and maintaining close relationships with others.3.Extremely hardworking but their obsession with perfection...

SPINAL STENOSISLumbar Spinal Stenosis is a condition due to the narrowing of the spinal canal either in the central part or peripheral (lateral) to the side in the nerve root canal.This results in pain in one leg without back painEvery one can get Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.The age of onset is usually in the late 40's.It is also more common in men than women.What are the causes of Spinal Stenosis?The causes of lumbar spinal stenosis are:

This book describes Avoidant Personality Disorder, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesPeople with avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) have a life term pattern of extreme shyness.Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD) is a mental health disorder featured by:Avoidance of social interaction,Sensitivity to rejection,Feelings of inadequacy,Extreme shyness, andFeelings of inferiority.They also feel insuf...

LPR is called the silent reflux diseaseIt is due to the abnormal acid backflow releaseFrom the stomach to the vocal box or larynxOr even higher up the throat or pharynxThere is frequent hoarseness and throat clearingSometimes frequent sore throat and chronic coughingThere is sometimes dysphagia or difficulty in swallowingSome presents like asthma with difficulty in breathingEndoscopy can see abrasion in the stomach structureA...

This book describes Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesParoxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria is a rare genetic disorder in which the red blood cells break down faster than normal.There are 3 features of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) that are most infrequent together and the finding of them all is diagnostic:Hemolytic anemiaThrombosesPancytopeniaCausesPeople with this diseas...

Sjogren's syndrome is a medical disorder that most frequently produces dry eyes and mouth.It is a form of autoimmune disease.It can be Primary and Secondary if it occurs with other autoimmune diseases:Rheumatoid arthritisSystemic lupus erythematosus.SclerodermaThere is lymphocytic invasion of exocrine glands, inducing the main symptoms of:Xerophthalmia (dry eyes),Xerostomia (dry mouth) andEnl...

Picker nodule (PN) is a skin disease featured by pruritic (itchy) nodules which normally occur on the arms or legs.Patients often manifest with multiple ulcerated swollen lesions caused by scratching (skin picking).PN is also known as Hyde prurigo nodularis, lichen corneus obtusus, prurigo nodularis.Patients are often tormented by their symptoms which often prove difficult to control with conventional therapyThe most prominent symptom is the excessive itchiness ...