Category: Disorders

Mankind has experienced a number of psychological disorders and diseases for a long period of time. Most of these diseases and disorders affect the normal functioning of the human body system especially the brain (Robins & Regier, 1999). Their impacts can be manifested either through one’s behavior or mental symptoms. Psychiatric disorders can be defined…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion High Level Autistic Disorder Tests and Assessments Assessment of daily functioning “Vineland” Conclusion References Introduction High-level autistic disorder is an acute developmental disability that starts at birth or within a child’s early years of being. It is also known as Autism. It is the consequence of a neurological disorder that…

Table of Contents Introduction Normal Pathophysiology Changes Patient Factor Conclusion Mind Map of Gastritis References Introduction The diseases that affect the stomach have some similarities in their clinical presentation and pathophysiology. Such conditions as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastritis, and peptic ulcer disease (PUD) are often interconnected, with one of them resulting in or affecting…

Table of Contents Introduction Pathophysiology Common Treatments Patient Factor Conclusion References Introduction The fact that multiple digestive disorders are similar to each other poses a challenge to nurses. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have many common traits in clinical presentation and etymology. However, their…

According to the American Psychiatric Association, DSM-IV-TR (2000), physical symptoms and signs elicited by somatoform disorders may indicate a severe medical condition capable of inflicting functional impairment and distress to a patient. Tazaki and Landlaw (2006) recognize five types of somatoform disorders, namely; conversion disorder, pain disorder, somatization disorder, dysmorphic disorder and hypochondriasis. Diagnosis for…

Table of Contents Introduction Literature Studies Management of MDD Conclusion References Introduction MDD is a cluster of syndromes that comprises a mental disorder, which is marked by declined moods, followed by a decline in self-esteem and not being interested in pleasurable tasks. Its features involve a clinical course, marked by major depressive periods. These take…

Schizophrenia belongs to the category of mental illnesses, and it is characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and problems with behaviour. Typical and atypical (newer) antipsychotic medications are used to treat the cases of schizophrenia. Antipsychotic drugs are prescribed to prevent the recurring symptoms and relieve the patient’s state. It is more common today to prescribe atypical…

Table of Contents Interest and relevance Gene therapy and principles of heredity Application of molecular genetics for genetic variation Genetic disorders cured with gene therapy Bioethical issues References What is a genetic disorder? Genetic disorders are the defects in the genes of a person. Most of them are multi-factorial hereditary illnesses, like Huntington disease and…

Incidents of eating disorders (EDs) are on the rise, with EDs being the leading cause of death among psychiatric disorders in the DSM IV-TR (Thompson, Roehrig, & Kinder, 2007). The four types of eating disorders are Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, EDNOS, and binge-eating disorder (APA, 2000). There are multiple facets to etiology for an ED,…

The diagnosis of Sexual and Gender Identity Disorder becomes very widespread nowadays. It is quite difficult for many scientists to find out the major reason for such cross-gender identification. Nevertheless, there are many descriptive features and factors which help to make this diagnosis. The Gender Identity Disorder may be classified as sexually attracted to males,…