Retinitis pigmentosa is a form of hereditary slow degenerative disease of the retina.Who is affected by Retinitis pigmentosa?Retinitis pigmentosa is believed to be a genetically determined disease in which the abnormal photoreceptors or the retinitis pigment in the epithelium of the retina result in progressive loss of vision.Initially there is night blindness due to the abnormal photreceptors (rods first, followed by cones).This is followed by the loss of p...

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 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 Scoliosis, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesScoliosis is the abnormal curvature of the spineIt is usually noticed in puberty and grows with timeYoung female adolescents are affected more than maleScoliosis screening should done in schools for both males and femalesUsually there are no symptoms except a slight fatigue in the spineThere may uneven shoulders or hips that showed up over timeThe most important test...

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 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...

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 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...

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...

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 ...

This book describes Gallbladder Disorders, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DisordersThey had me on the operating table all day. They looked into my stomach, my gall bladder, they examined everything inside of me. Know what they decided? No stones but I need glasses.Joe E. LewisGall indicate something bitter to endure such as bile or something disagreeable.Asterix the Gall in the comic represents someone irritating to his enemies.The gall bladder is...