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The author believes that giving medical conditions official names can sometimes overwhelm or scare patients.
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research TRICHOPATHOPHOBIA.
Fear of hair-related issues causes significant mental distress, especially in high-stress women.
research Anxiety in the Medically Ill: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Many patients with various medical conditions experience anxiety, which worsens their quality of life and raises healthcare costs.
research Case 21-2012
The patient was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and severe malnutrition, requiring urgent refeeding and monitoring.
research Achalasia and hyperthyroidism: A co-occurrence revealing autoimmune connections
Early diagnosis and treatment of achalasia and hyperthyroidism improve patient outcomes.
research A Case of Delusional Parasitosis Secondary to Severe Iron Deficiency Anaemia in a Tertiary Care Hospital: An Area for Clinical Vigilance
Iron deficiency can cause psychiatric symptoms that improve with proper treatment.
research The self in the obsessive–compulsive-related disorders: hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania
The conclusion is that self-concept, shame, and emotion regulation are key factors in hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania, and should be targeted in treatment and research.
research Visual Vignette
The woman's symptoms and tests suggest her adrenal glands are producing too many male hormones.
research 神経性無食欲症における自己誘発性嘔吐後に発生した慢性結節性痛風
Self-induced vomiting in anorexia can lead to rare gout complications.
research P-017 CUSHING'S SYNDROME DUE TO PRIMARY BILATERAL MACRONODULAR ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA AND METACRONOUS PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA
A rare case of Cushing's syndrome and pheochromocytoma requires careful re-evaluation to avoid complications.
research Evaluation and Investigation of Thyroid Disease
Thyroid disorders include hypothyroidism, causing fatigue and weight gain, and hyperthyroidism, causing weight loss and anxiety.
research “Doctor, You Must Examine My Creature Collection!”: A Case Report of Delusional Infestation
A man wrongly believed he had parasites, showing that delusional infestation can affect men and is often linked with other psychiatric issues, but can be treated with antipsychotics.
research Acute chylous peritonitis due to idiopathic pancreatitis mimicking acute appendicitis
A man thought to have appendicitis actually had a rare pancreas-related condition.
research S3507 GI Bleed Leading to Discovery of Hereditary Hemochromatosis
Early diagnosis and treatment of hereditary hemochromatosis can prevent serious complications.
research A patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome whose entire digestive tracts was examined endoscopically
Prednisolone improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, but regular screenings are needed due to cancer risk.
research The association between serum zinc levels and subjective symptoms in zinc deficiency patients with chronic liver disease
Low zinc levels in chronic liver disease patients are linked to more severe symptoms like taste issues and skin problems, and zinc supplements might help.
research Obesity and hyperandrogenism are implicated with anxiety, depression and food cravings in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Managing emotional distress, obesity, insulin resistance, and high male hormones is crucial for improving well-being in women with PCOS.
research Relapsing Hepatitis A: An Asymptomatic Recurrence of Elevated Liver Chemistries
Relapsing hepatitis A can cause prolonged abnormal liver tests even without symptoms.
research Lower Extremity Cramping and Palpitations in a 17-Year-Old Boy
The boy's symptoms improved with thyroid treatment, and he lost weight, but occasional palpitations persisted.
research Contents
Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment are crucial for managing common primary care symptoms.
research ODP292 A Xanthomatous Hypophysitis: Always Think Twice Before Pituitary Resection.
Always consider xanthomatous hypophysitis before deciding on pituitary surgery.
research Trichobezoar: An Uncommon Cause of Upper GI Bleeding
A hairball in the stomach can cause serious issues and may need surgery and psychiatric care.
research Clinical Characteristics of Hyperandrogenism Include Hirsutism, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Acne: Association with Psychiatric Disease in Women -A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study in Taiwan
Women with hyperandrogenism, especially those with PCOS, are more likely to have psychiatric disorders.
research Two diagnoses become one? Rare case report of anorexia nervosa and Cushing’s syndrome
A woman with anorexia and Cushing's syndrome improved after tumor removal, highlighting the need to consider hormonal issues in psychiatric conditions.
research Chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis in Portugal: a case report
A patient in Portugal with chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis had a complex medical history and environmental exposures.
research Case Report: Hypopituitarism Masquerading As Failure to Thrive in a 75‐Year‐Old Woman
Elderly patients with frailty should be checked for hypopituitarism, as treatment can greatly improve their health and lifespan.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a rare inherited disease causing hormone imbalances, affecting growth, fertility, and heart health, diagnosed through blood tests and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
research Hair Loss Dysmorphic Disorder – a Frequently Encountered and Often Neglected Disorder
Most people worried about abnormal hair loss actually have psychological issues like depression or anxiety.
research An endocrinopathy characterized by dysfunction of the pituitary-adrenal axis and alopecia universalis: supporting the entity of a triple H syndrome
Triple H syndrome exists and can vary in symptoms.
research Details always tell a big story: Importance of physical symptoms in evaluation of secondary causes of depression
Physical symptoms in depression can reveal underlying medical conditions.