Question 1

what is the definition or description of: cold related illness?

Accepted Answer

Low temperatures: Cold related illness would describe the group of conditions that are more common during low temperature seasons.  Although it is controversial about the exact reason, upper respiratory infections seem much more common as one example of a cold related illness.

Question 2

are children capable of suffering mental illnesses that are not hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The majority of mental health problems often surface in the late teens or early twenties or later. However, there are a variety of mental health issues that may surface in early childhood. Clinical depression, phobias, anxiety disorders & many more can emerge & be overlooked unless assessed by appropriate  therapists. Referral to a child psychiatrist is often done after a pcp identifies some issues.

Question 3

which resources are available to help children understand about mental illness?

Accepted Answer

NAMI: National alliance for the mentally ill (nami) is a very good resource. Go to www.Nami.Org.

Question 4

are there any common mental illnesses that occur in teens, children and what are they?

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Mental Illness: Children are often over diagnosed with adhd, bipolar and are medicated when they are just being children, sometimes meds are necessary.
Most psych illnesses start in teens such bipolar, schizophrenia, gad, panic disorder, there may be traits earlier but usually a major life stressor brings out the symptoms.

Question 5

my gym has a steam room. what illnesses could i catch from other people in there if they have it? i.e. if they have a cold, etc.

Accepted Answer

Risk of Sauna: The same risks of sharing a closet with one or more complete strangers.   The sweating is not the issue, but the close confinement with others bratheing is.  Then compounded with an environment that would allow a viruse to survive longer outside of the body.

Question 6

how can i treat colds or illness?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: He/she will be able to tell by examining you.

Question 7

are children susceptible to mental illnesses?

Accepted Answer

Children usually: Are flexible in how they handle stressors. But children can be vulnerable to some forms of mental illness just as adults are. There are some mental illnesses however, that do not normally present until later in life.

Question 8

what types of illness can cause cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Oral herpes: Recurrent oral herpes (cold sores, also called fever blisters) is reactivation of infection with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1). As the names themselves imply, other infections (colds, influenza, anything that causes fever) can trigger outbreaks. Sunburn also is a common trigger, prevented by sun block cream. However, most outbreaks have no obvious trigger.

Question 9

what are common causes of stomach illnesses in children?

Accepted Answer

Viruses: Viruses are the most common cause of gastric problems in children.  Followed by viruses.  Followed by viruses.  Rare diseases occur rarely.  Common diseases occur commonly. Duration of illness and impact on weight gain are the two major factors that determine the need to investigate further.

Question 10

is malaria a serious illness, or is it like the common cold?

Accepted Answer

Very serious: Malaria is a potentially fatal infection with a parasite that is transmitted by mosquito bite. It can cause fever, anemia, brain swelling, lung injury and death. It is responsible for 1 million deaths a year, mostly in underdeveloped countries. This is tragic since it is treatable with support and medicine active against the parasite. It is preventable with measures to control mosquitoes.

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