Depression that last more than several weeks begins to affect every aspect of life. The most common symptoms of long-term depression include loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of overwhelming sadness or fear, changes in appetite (weight gain or loss), disturbed sleep patterns (insomnia or sleeping more than normal), changes in levels of activity (restlessness ( Read More…)
What is depression?
January 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad, but these feelings are usually fleeting and pass within a couple of days. When a woman has a depressive disorder, it interferes with daily life and normal functioning, and causes pain for both the woman with the disorder and those who care about her. Depression is a common but ( Read More…)
How Is Graves’s Disease Diagnosed?
January 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Graves’ disease diagnosed Doctors can sometimes diagnose Graves’ disease based only on a physical examination and a medical history. Laboratory test confirm the diagnosis. The ultrasensitive TSH test is usually the first test a doctor performs. This test detects even tiny amounts of TSH in the blood and is the most accurate measure of thyroid ( Read More…)
Who Is Likely To Develop Graves’ Disease?
January 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Are you likely to develop Graves’ Disease? Scientists don’t know exactly why some people develop Graves’ disease, but they believe factors such as age, sex, heredity, and emotional and environmental stress are involved. Graves’ disease usually occurs in people younger than age 40 and is five to 10 times more common in women than men. ( Read More…)
What is graves eye disease
January 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Graves’ eye disease also know as Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO) occurs when cells from the immune system attack the muscles and other tissues around the eyes. The result is inflammation and a buildup in tissue and fat behind the eye socket, causing the eyeballs to bulge. In rare cases, inflammation is severe enough to compress the ( Read More…)