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We are a mental health advocate site that seeks to keep life stationary for those with mental illness. Our website is dedicated to Natalie B Dale who was a sufferer of mental illness for the majority of her life and would still be with us had there been a better understanding and sympathetic response to her illness. In her honor we have created this website to educate the masses on the trials and tribulations that a person with mental health experiences. It can be characterized by fear, confusion and terror. It can create severe disorientation that is analagous to the post-sedative period after sedation dentistry. And it is a condition that is present at all times. This is why we want to outline the common psychiatric illnesses that a person can experience and let the public know that mental illness is not to be feared, but assisted. Sympathy must be the primary means of dealing with those who have mental health illness. Otherwise we doom these patients to a life of confusion and hatred. Stand by Natalie B Dale and help those who have mental illness to rehabilitate back into the arms of society.
specific diseases
Bipolar Disorder: This is a condition that is characterized by ups and downs. There is a spectrum of emotions that a person can experience and people with this specific illness can end up on the manic side of the spectrum as well as the depressed end of the spectrum at any given time. This imbalance in emotions can be unbearable because the emotion is often uncontrolled and raw emotion. People with bipolar disorder can have such debilitating symptoms such as mania. Mania is on the high end of the spectrum. The patient may feel that they are god and that they are able to control aspect of life that are clearly uncontrollable. They may have pressured speech, delusions of grandeur, exhibit risky behavior (such as gambling and speeding in motor vehicles). Mania is a symptom that can have very severe consequences and is a reason for emergency department visitation as well as immediate hospitalization. There can be a triggering event that leads to mania, but often times it can be completely unpredictable. That is what makes this disease so terrifying. But, it is also necessary to say that between these episodes the afflicted is like any other healthy human being. Many people with bipolar disorder live normal lives inbetween episodes. There are many who have professions that are vital to the operation of our society. People with Bipolar disorder live among us all of the time and continue to contribute to the society we live in. There have been known to be many doctors and successful businessmen who have bipolar disorder. We must support those with this disorder and let them know that we understand that they deal with much more in life. They have to overcome this illness, and that they can succeed. Bipolar can be controlled with therapy and medications although there are relapses at times. But those with bipolar have become loving mothers, fathers, and providers. Help support those with mental illness, because the illness is terrifying enough, without the judgement of others. If we work together we can rehabilitate, instead of label.
Major Depressive Disorder: This is a disease that is characterized by severe symptoms of depression that consist of activity altering qualities. These include trouble sleeping, loss of interest in hobbies and daily activities, feelings of guilt, a depression in energy, loss of concentration, depression of physical movements, and ultimately suicidal ideation. Major Depression can be in response to any loss of a loved one, or relationship break. It can be brought on by many different causes that cause sadness. There are people every day who experience major depressive disorder but put on a happy face and come to work daily. Many people ignore their major depressive symptoms and continue their lives as if nothing is affecting them. This can lead to progression of the depressive symptoms if the afflicted does not address the underlying cause behind the sadness that they experience in their lives. Many people who have depression benefit from therapy as well as medications to combat their depressive symptoms. For those who are experiencing depressive symptoms it is best to be as supportive as possible. Let them know that they are loved and that you are there for them. If not treated depression can progress to suicidal thoughts. At this point if a person is experiencing suicidal ideation you must take them to the nearest emergency room for evaluation. If you know someone who is experiencing major depressive disorder then reach out and let them know you are here to help. We all experience sadness and we all need a helping hand in order to reach the happiness in our lives.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: This is an illness that is akin to major depressive disorder. It is not associated with the same symptoms that are described above and are more on a anxiety spectrum as opposed to depressive. Generalized anixiety disorder is diagnosed when a person has anxiety daily for multiple weeks and even months. Generalized anxiety disorder is usually not related to a recent event like a panic attack. In this respect it must be distinguished from a panic attack as the treatments do differ. Generalized anxiety disorder can effect a persons quality of life because anxiety permeates through the fabric of a person's daily life. If you are experiencing GAD then it is best to get evaluation by a physician for further advice on how to address your symptoms. GAD does have treatments so that the afflicted can tolerate and often times even conquer the anxiety. Ask your physician about supportive and medical therapies that can be offered to those afflicted by GAD. There is a way out of your anxiety. If not treated properly there are some who do develop anxiety attacks and panic attacks leading to emergency room admissions.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: This a disorder characterized by childhood behavioral issues at home as well as at school. ADHD is a disorder that can effect school work, and social interaction because of its disruptive effects within the home and school setting. It is classified by problems paying attention, hyperactivity and disruptive behaviour that is unbecoming of a person's age. Problems paying attention results in poor school performance in children. There is no studied and verified cause of ADHD. It is said to be the most common mental disorder that is diagnosed in children. This disorder can be pervasive in the school setting, but absent when the child is doing something they truly have interest in. There is a hesitation for psychiatrist to prescribe medication initially. First your child should be reasoned with in order to gain insight as to why they are so disruptive in class. Counseling is the first approach that is taken to address a child who is suspected of having ADHD. After counseling stimulant medications such as ritalin, adderall, and vyvanse all have shown to be beneficial in children with ADHD. They do not come without side effects such as teeth grinding. These could warrant the need to see a dentist. Otherwise they are highly beneficial in the treatment of this disorder. If you child has this disorder and it is disrupting their school work then contact your physician for further questions about how to get help.
Agoraphobia: This is a disorder that many people have not ever heard about. It is a debilitating disease that is characterized by a reaction to a stimulus. This is a classic social anixety disorder also known as a social "phobia." Phobia's are fears that are in response to a specific object. They are typically the result of a prior bad experience. Most phobias represent unconditional fear associated with a certain object or situation that can illicit severe terror, avoidance, and lifestye alterations. Agoraphobia is the fear of being public places. It is a debilitating disease for the person who suffers from these symptoms. The person can be confined to their house for multiple days without wanting to ever get outside and interact with the world. This can lead to severe dysfunction in the family as well as trouble holding jobs in the workplace. The person can experience these symptoms in a variety of public places such as buses, at the dentist, and while going to the grocery store. If you have someone, or know someone who has suffered from agoraphobia the best thing to do is to let them know that you are there for them and that there is a way to seek help. Psycotherapists can use desensitization therapy and counseling to help those with agoraphobia deal with their mental illness.
Schizophrenia: This is a mental disorder that effects hundreds of thousands here in the USA. Many of the people that are homeless and on the streets are there as a result of this mental illness. It is a highly debilitating illness that interferes with the all five sensory perceptions. This illness can manifest as auditory or visual hallucinations, delusions, and social isolation. These are often the most difficult patients to treat because they do not like to be in contact with medical professionals. This is often how they end up on the streets homeless and without food or water. Schizophrenia can cause a need for social isolation, anhedonia as well as flat affect. This is characteristic for people effected by this disease. They mainstay of treatment includes antipsychotics. Many schizophrenics experience hallucinations that cause them to think that there is a sensory overload. These could be in the form or voices, music, or any other auditory stimulus that is not actually present in the persons reality, but persists in their mind. These patients experience symptoms that can cloud their judgement and lead to irrational thoughts that are based on their mental perceptions and not reality. The mental stimulus can be so severe as so permeate throught their daily lives and thoughts. It is akin to coming out sedation at the dentist and having illogical thoughts. The antipsychotics have a calming effect on the hallucination. If you think you have a loved one with schizophrenia then have them see a medical professional immediately. Schizophrenia is a disease that has to be managed by the support system to get the afflicted back on track. That is why it is so important to help the family member or friend with schizophrenia as opposed to judging them as being weak.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: This is a psychiatric disorder that can effect the every day life of the afflicted. It is characterized by compulsions that cause a person to do a repetitive action to quell anxiety. There are typically two aspects of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The obsessions are thoughts that are pervasive in the afflicted person's mind that can not be terminated on demand. These thoughts can be very scary thoughts that a person has. But the difference between OCD and most other psychiatric disorders is that a patient who is OCD can understand that the thought is out of the ordinary, whereas a person with schizophrenia has no clue that their delusions are in fact misrepresentations of reality. The second component of obsessive compulsive disorder is the compulsion aspect of the mental illness. With thoughts there are often actions. And because these thoughts are obsessive and pervasive in a person's mind they often do actions that others view as odd but for the afflicted seems completely justified. For instance they will justify brushing their teeth 10 times a day to avoid going to the dentist, but they may cause gum erosion and gingivitus from the repetative trauma caused by compulsion. The best way to help someone with OCD is to let them know that you understand their disorder and that you are there to support them. OCD can have mild forms that may seem almost negligible such as repetitive cleaning and cooking. But in some cases it can be debilitating causing a person anxiety, depression, and in some cases suicidal thoughts. It is always best to show your support for those afflicted with mental illness. Let them know that you accept them for who they are and want to help them through their tough situations.
Autism: This is a mental disorder that has an unknown cause behind its genesis. It is characterised by a social interaction and expression disorder. There are approximately 21 million people in the United States of America that suffer from an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism can be first diagnosed when a child fails to meet their social interaction milestones. The child may not smile, express emotion, mimic emotion, or react when their own name is called. Children may stack objects or fixate on particular areas of subjects that they tend to memorize every single detail about. They also may not engage in playing activities at an early age prompting further investigation by their Primary Care Physician. Autism cannot be cured. In some cases it is characterized by outsiders as a certain quirkiness that is negligible. For other autistics, autism can be a severe impairment that warrants certain steps to make sure the child is cared for. Autism can cause other health issues as well. One common health issue is the eating habits that autistics tend to gravitate to. It was described as so common one could use it as a diagnostic criteria for autism. Repetitive motions are common in autistics as well such as lip biting and other actions as teeth grinding. Teeth grinding often leads to the need for dental interventions such as dental crowns or dental bridges. The best way to treat autism is to help these patients become assimilated to society by undergoing social training. This helps them connect with people and express emotion to gain friendships and garnish relationships. It is also important for friends and family to understand the difficulty and hardship that this patients suffer from. This will make it much more simple for an autistic to integrate into society.
Substance Abuse: Substance abuse is one of the most common psychiatric disorders that we find in todays youth. It is pervasive in every aspect of society. Substance abuse can ruin the life of the individual as well as the family that supports the individual effected. The person effected will never have normal baseline mental functioning after developing dependence on a certain drug. Drug abuse can be caused by artificially altering the chemicals in the brain to produce a positive experience for the person on the specific drug. This can result in an unnatural euphoria that creates an on demand positive experience for the drug user. Many drugs have been implicated in substance abuse. One of the most common drugs abused today is alcohol. Cigarettes are also commonly abused and can lead to lung damage and ultimately premature death. These are legal substances that can be used for an artificial euphoric state but there are also so many more illegal substances that are even more potent than the aforementioned drugs when it comes to the euphoric sensation. Many drugs such as cocaine, and methamphetamine directly act on act on the reward circuits to generate a direct sense of happiness using brain chemicals like dopamine and serotonin. But these have serious side effects of addiction and often time premature death. The can also lead to other medical issues such as heart issues, and dental issues warranting health professional consultation and possibly sedation dentistry. The best way to combat substance abuse is to talk to the individual and discuss intervention and rehabilitation options. Sometimes inpatient rehabilitation might be necessary to make sure an individual stays off of drugs. But it is best to support your loved one while being ridged to the fact that they need to seek medical attention immediately.
Schizoaffective disorder: This is a disorder that is characterize as the precursor to schizophrenia. Although it has similar characteristics it is differentiated from schizophrenia by addition of symptoms that mimic a mood disorder. It is a severe illness that affects the afflicted adversely. It has its most notable features of schizophrenia delusions, visual hallucinations, disorganized speech, and social isolation. It also has characteristics of bipolar disorder which includes episodes of depression accompanied by mania. These symptoms can become apparent at any time and at any location. Whether the person is at home or at the veterinarian's. It is a serious illness that usually necessitates treatment in the form of antipsychotics and mood disorder medications. The best thing that the afflicted's family and friends can do is to help them through the illness, and ensure that they follow through with treatment.
Body dysmorphism: Body dysmorphism is a disorder that affects many people in the USA. It is characterized by the urge to change one's body. There is an obsession with constantly looking at one's self in the mirror in a hypercritical fashion. There is constant grooming and seeking of reaffirming praise form peers and superiors. The anxiety from worrying about appearance become pathologic when the patient experiences inability to function in everyday life. Body dysmorphic disorder typically starts when the patient is a teenager. There is also a male specific variant called muscle dysmorphic disorder in which there is a belief that the body is too small. People with this diagnosis are always perceiving their body as flawed and frequently attempt to undergo multiple cosmetic surgeries such as nose jobs, or dental implants.
Antisocial Personality Disorder: This is a disorder where a person constantly goes against the group and continuously uses other people for their own gains. These are typically con-men and tricksters. They are constantly using others in order to further their own aims. Thus they are not able to form proper social relationships because of this selfish quality. They are constantly burning bridges with people that they know and thus have tremulous relationships with other people. Many of these symptoms become apparent during childhood and become more developed during adulthood. These patient's frequent prisons, and juvenile detention centers because they often disregard social structures, norms, and rules like the law. These are not the kinds of people you find out and about like your friendly local emergency dentist.
Bulimia Nervosa: This is differentiated from anorexia in that the person typically has to purge or induce vomiting in order to maintain a certain body weight or form. People will typically binge eat a meal and then excuse themselves to go to the bathroom where they induce emesis. This is a dangerous disorder marked by electrolyte imbalances and hypochloremia hypokalemia metabolic alkalosis. It can become extreme enough to cause hypokalemia. This is a decrease in the total amount of total body potassium. Potassium is crucial for the body as it is used in metabolic homeostasis. There is strict potassium control at all times throughout the normal human physiologic state. By violating this electrolyte by inducing emesis complications include cramping, heart arrhythmias and possibly even death in severe cases. Patient's with Bullemia has scratch marks on their hands from chronic gagging. They may even visit an emergency dentist due to frequent dental caries.
Dementia: Dementia is not a disease but a syndrome with similar symptoms as many brain diseases. With alzheimer's being the most diagnosed form of dementia. Alzheimer is seen mainly in the elderly and is estimated to be third in the leading cause of death in america. Alzheimer like dementia affects the brain cognitive functions; thinking, remembering and reasoning which usually interfere a person's day to day activity. A person with alzheimer's may forget their dentures. In 1906 a Dr. Alois Alzheimer noticed and examined brain tissue of a person who died with an unusual mental illness, noticing abnormal clumps and bundles of tangled fiber which to this day is used to identify illness. Another form of dementia is vascular dementia, it usually develops after a stroke has occurred. Vascular dementia is the result of low amounts of blood and oxygen to the brain, usually because of a blockage of some sort. A person with vascular dementia usually have problems with attention, problem solving and organization. Diagnosage is difficult and usually takes time symptoms are usually mild but get more aggressive with time. Lewy body dementia is almost as common as alzheimer, this form of dementia symptoms are different from the other types of dementia. Lewy body dementia symptoms starts with a movement disorder. Lewy body dementia is when groups of proteins cause problems with a person's thinking. Lewy body dementia is known to cause hallucinations in a people. All of these forms of dementia have a lot in common but they also some key differences. Recent research have establish a link in elderly people with depression and these forms of dementia. If you think you may share any of these symptoms, please visit your local urgent care.
Borderline Personality Disorder: Do you have unstable or intense relationships with alternating extremes of love and hate? Or find yourself having chronic of emptiness? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might want to seek help. These are symptoms of mental health condition called borderline personality disorder. This can be difficult to diagnose since there is no definitive medical test to diagnose borderline personality disorder, and a diagnosis is not based on one specific sign or symptom. Only a medical professional can properly diagnose borderline personality disorder through comprehensive clinical medical evaluations. It can be difficult with a person BPD to recognize the disorder in themselves, but you can help by noticing the symptoms. People with BPD experience wide mood swings and may experience a sense of instability and insecurity. Symptoms of BPD can be but are not limited to Impulsive behaviors that can have dangerous outcomes, such as excessive spending or substance abuse. BPD is not isolated if a person have it they may be susceptible to other mental health issues like anxiety, depression, eating disorders even thoughts of suicide. BPD is a serious mental illness studies have suggested more women have it then men. BPD usually begins in a person's late teens or early 20’s. There is still active research being be done on what actually cause BPD, however researcher generally agree that genetic and environmental influences are likely to be involved. Events during a person childhood may also may play a role in the development of BPD, such as those involving emotional, physical and sexual abuse. It is best seek help if you think you affected by BPD; if you know someone who shows symptoms we urge you to speak up. There are hundreds of cases of people with BPD being rushed to urgent care. A person affected by BPD may not know it, it’s best to seek a medical professional before it's too late.
Alzheimer’s: Getting older has its advantages discounts, grandchildren and retirement. However, the disadvantages can be scary. Developing alzheimer's is a something that may cross cross mind one time or another. At any point in time we may forget something, at a young age we might worry about but after 60 forgetting something can be worrisome. You might start having thoughts, are you losing it? Is it alzheimer’s? Approximately 6 million americans are living with alzheimer’s and roughly halve a million cases each year. Alzheimer’s can be tricky with mild symptoms a person may won't find out until the disease have progressed tremendously. A person can live with alzheimer's for years even decades. Alzheimer affects women more than men. In order to help treat alzheimer’s effectively you first must know the signs of the disease. Starting with most common symptom, memory loss. You might want to think how often you forget, when was the last time you’ve been to the doctor? Can’t think of it? It may be the alzheimer’s kicking in. having troubles planning and problem solving? That's another symptom that have been linked to alzheimer's. Social withdraw is also a key sign of the disease. Confusing which is a major sign, sometimes being lost or thought that make you think your in a time in the past or even disoriented.
Periodontitis affects more than 3 million people a year. Periodontitis is very preventable yet it cause so much damage to your mouth. Periodontitis a gum disease that affects soft tissue and attacks bone that supports teeth. Periodontitis It's usually the result of poor oral hygiene. To help prevent or avoid periodontitis dentist normally recommend bushing at least twice a day and flossing daily. Periodontitis have mainly three types chronic, aggressive, and necrotizing. Chronic periodontitis is the most popular and is usually diagnosed in adults. Periodontitis is caused by severe plaque buildup. Plaque bacteria slowly deteriorate the gums and could affect the bone, which may cause loss of teeth. Aggressive periodontitis affects only a small number of people and usually begins in a person's childhood. Rapid progression of bone deterioration and teeth loss is often the signs of aggressive periodontitis. Necrotizing periodontal disease generally occurs in people with a suppressed immune system. characterized by the death of gum tissue, tooth ligaments and supporting bone caused by lack of blood supply resulting in severe infection. Causes and symptoms may vary, gingivitis is usually precedes periodontitis, though just because you have gingivitis does not mean you will get periodontitis. Poor oral health and habits are a strong factors when is come to periodontitis. It's very important to practice good oral hygiene this includes brushing your mouth properly, flossing regularly, ensuring that your diet is teeth-friendly limiting intake of sodas and alcohol and most importantly making regular visit to the dentist. Lots of people live with periodontitis, just a visit to the dentist could make a difference so don't wait make your appointments now!
Migraine: Headaches can are the worst but migraines can stop you from doing your daily activities. They can even keep you bed bound. Today we are going to look at Migraines and go over causes and treatments. Headaches are natural we get them when we have stressful days or even overwhelmed with life. The number one remedy for your headaches may be the Tylenol in the bathroom cabinet but what happens when that's not enough? Migraines can be difficult to distinguish from headaches. Migraines will differ from normal headaches because of the following symptoms. The most popular symptom will be sensitivity to light. Remember all those times your head was pounding just to have the light to make it worst. Sensitivity to light, smells or even noise are symptoms of migraines. Another symptom is vomiting or nausea. Both have been reported in link with migraines. Throbbing of the head can be a sign of a headache however, the throbbing associated with migraines could affect both sides of your head. Migraines have been associated with a number of thing. Physicians, have narrowed research down a few key things; stress, genes, diet. Mental stress is a key factor associated with headaches and migraines. It is important to have stress relieving routines in your daily life. Exercising have been known to relieve stress, ask your physician if exercising is right for you. New research have linked migraines with hereditary genes. Migraines could be genetic and if that’s the case a host of medications could hold remedy. A person's diet have been l have been link to many think and it no surprise why. Our body have ways of warning us when key vitamins are dangerously low.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. The most common cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is tobacco smoke, and exposure from air pollution.20 percent of those who smoke generally get chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lifetime smokers percentages increase to 50 percent. Data show that women are susceptible to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease than men. Many people suggests that marijuana does not cause chronic obstructive pulmonary disease however in heavy marijuana smokers problems do occur. In some countries, indoor fires, and who work in poorly ventilated areas is a significant cause over years of exposure. Most biomass fueled cooking fires leads to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease because of the indoor air pollution in poorly ventilated situations. This method of cooking is also the method of heating for billions in these countries. This is the main source of energy in the majority of homes in India, China and sub-Saharan Africa. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, excessive mucus production and wheezing. People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are at risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer and a variety of other conditions. The majority cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can be prevented by reducing exposure to the factors we spoke of earliers. More than 17 million people globally are suffering or directly affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Many cases people end up in urgent care battling with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The mortality rate can be relatively high at least 40 to 60 percent within the first five years.
Influenza vaccines: its that time of year were more and more advertisement on flu shots and vaccines. Vaccines are usually developed and altered twice a year because of the rapid changes in the flu virus. Each year the vaccines effectiveness is different not to say taking the vaccine is a gamble however the flu virus changes so rapidly once the vaccine is mass produced the virus sometime would alter. Even with the changes the vaccines provide modest to high protection against the flu. Studies have found on average when an immunized worker does catch the flu, they are back at work at lease a half day sooner. CDC estimates that vaccination against influenza reduces overall sickness, medical visits, hospitalizations, and deaths. Many employers may encourage employees to receive vaccinations, government, urgent care and health care personnel are required to receive vaccinations. The flu vaccines is recommended for individuals over the age of six months, in the top five to ten percent of children vaccinated fever may occur. Since vaccines can come in both inactive and weakened viral forms, it’s recommended that an inactive version should be used for those who are pregnant. Other than injections vaccines may be sprayed into the nose, or injected into the middle layer of the skin. Though, the nasal spray vaccine, was not recommended for the 2016–2017 flu season in the United States. Vaccination against the flu began in the 1930s, however availability in the United States begined in 1945s. It is on the World Health Organization's (WHO) List of Essential Medicines, the most effective and safe medicines needed in a health system.
Poliomyelitis: polio or Poliomyelitis is an disease that once plagued the world. Polio can be dated back to ancient Egypt, painting and tablets have been excavated depicting and describing polio. Infants affected by the disease before six months of age is rare, however have been documented, most cases in children are before the age of five. In more developed countries in the 19th and 20th centuries, governments focused on sanitation to help prevent the exposure. Though, these were good countermeasures for prevention this reduced a more natural immunity for polio. Statistics show with time communities exposed to polio, in less developed countries, the population had a more cases of natural immunity. Symptoms of polio varies from case to case, there are two common ways polio affect it host. Minor illnesses which does not involve the central nervous system, sometimes called abortive poliomyelitis, or an illness involving the central nervous system, which may be paralytic or nonparalytic. It's possible for some people infected to not show any symptoms, the only way of properly diagnosing the person would be by testing in urgent care labs. In some cases you can experience flu like symptoms or fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of muscle, even muscle quivers can be symptoms also. In 1955 the vaccines for the fight against polio was developed by Jonas Salk, The World Health Organization recommends all children be fully vaccinated against polio. Albert Sabin developed the oral vaccine for polio , by 1960 it was available for commercial applications. The oral vaccine had better results than the shot though, Both are generally safe to give during pregnancy and in those who have other viral infections but are otherwise well.
Pancreatitis is a when your pancreas is inflamed. Your pancreas is the large organ located behind your stomach. Your pancreas is responsible for creating enzymes for your digestive system, also your pancreas produce special hormones. Most people dealing with pancreatitis have the main symptom of stomach pain, nausea and vomiting. In more severe cases, people have reported back pain. There are generally two type of pancreatitis, acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis. Acute pancreatitis when the inflammation last for a short time, this condition may be life threatening. Treatment is possible to remedy acute pancreatitis, though it can result in bleeding into the gland, serious tissue damage, infection, and cyst formation.pancreatitis untreated can harm other vital organs such as the heart, lungs, and kidneys. With chronic pancreatitis inflammation last for a longer period of time. One of the most common contributing factors for chronic pancreatitis is heavy alcohol abuse. Chronic pancreatitis has the generally the same risk though, it can lead to diabetes or pancreatic cancer. Unexplained weight loss may be a result from the lack of pancreatic enzymes hindering digestion. Treatment of pancreatitis pending on the severity a physician may just call for a round of morphine for the pain and not much eating until the pain subsides. With much worst cases a physician may request oxygen support, generally through an air tube, because pancreatitis can cause lung damage and affect normal lung function. Along with oxygen, a round of fluids may be provided intravenously, and Opioids for the pain.
Mental health in the covid-19 era
2020 has been a year like no other. The stresses brought about by COVID-19, an overburdened healthcare system, trade tensions, racial divisions and electing a new leader for our country has pushed the mental health of many to the breaking point. According to a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll for the APA found that 78% of adults surveyed found the coronavirus pandemic to be a major stressor in their lives, and another 60% said the issues facing them in America today are overwhelming them. The pandemic has pushed up a trend in the mainstream adoption of online platforms, with some saying that the usage of these cloud-based systems has progressed more in 2020 than would have otherwise occurred in five years. Social media platforms, remote work, and other online portals are seeing demand like never before. Along with these advancements in mainstream adoption of the cloud come added social isolation further exacerbating the stresses on people's mental health. The demand for public health systems for psychiatric disorders is likely to continue climbing worldwide as a result of the many events catalysed in 2020. Telemedicine, mental health hotlines, and online educational resources are all helping to assist Psychiatrists in aiding this growing overburdened population cope with the added stresses brought about during 2020. The mental health Help Desk has become more relevant than ever and psychiatrists have set up hotlines to assist the population in better addressing some of the burdens being faced in the current environment. Artificial intelligence and phone-based apps are aiding the modern Psychiatrist towards the realization of better outcomes more efficiently. The apps help assess the mental state of patients before and between psychiatric visits. Apps to encourage or assist in mental breaks or meditation are trending in ways not observed prior to 2020. The mental health and meditation industry is projected to be worth $2 billion by 2022. Apps like Talkspace enable you to quickly chat with a licensed therapist, Calm and Headspace offer guided meditations. More and more apps are entering the space covering an ever-growing array of mental health areas of focus. Our electronic devices have become an indisputable window of access for the healthy maintenance of mental health. The acceleration of technical integration the world over has enabled physiatrist to interact with prospective patients in new ways just as the year has brought about new expected levels of demand for their services. Time will tell if the efficiencies are able to equal or outpace the added demands on the mental health system.