Question 1

define the term mental  functional disorders?

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Functional disorders: "functional" disorders is a vague term used to describe certain persistent symptoms for which no other organic or pathologic cause can be found. One example, would be in some one who has chronic headaches or abdominal pain, and has had a full set of testing and evaluation procedures, with no diagnosis. Other more unusual symptoms include: paralysis, pseudo-seizures, certain tics, vomiting, etc.

Question 2

how do organic and functional disorders differ?

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Organic v functional: I'm not sure exactly what you mean.    In functional medicine we are looking for the root causes of what a person is experiencing.

Question 3

are functional disorders in my head?

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Functional DO's: Functional does not mean "it's all in your head". It simply means lack of organic etiology to explain symptoms.

Question 4

does a psychologist treat functional disorders?

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Yes: Psychologist do treat functional disorders as there are might be difficulties coping with illness and understanding from families. There are psychologists who are specializing in health psychology -- effects of medical conditions on a person and person's relationship with the people and the world as well as how to cope with physical illness effectively.

Question 5

is human urine a best drug to get for any disease?

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: I'm sorry, but your post does no make any sense. Please read what you wrote, rephrase your question and repost.

Question 6

hi.. what is the best drugs,  pencillamin or trientine for wilson's disease?

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Wilson's disease: Check out http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/wilsons-disease/ds00411 for info re wilson's disease which is autosomal recessive cause of excess copper. Both Penicillamine & trientine are used to chelate & remove excess copper. There's no best drug for everyone but rather a best drug for you. Talk to your doc about what's available to you, what's affordable, and what side effects are tolerable to you.

Question 7

what drugs can i take for abnormal routine test?i fo not have a veneral disease.

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Testing: Unfortunately, without knowing what part of your testing was abnormal, it is not possible to suggest a treatment. Please give some more specifics, or go see a doctor to review your test results.

Question 8

what are some drugs for alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

Several available: But, at best, these possess modest benefits.   The classics include aricept, Exelon pill and patch, galantamine, (galantamine hydrobromide) Namenda ir and er, and a couple medical foods, axona and cerefolin-nac.  A neurologist can help design a program, but evidence strongly suggests better outcome from combinations of the above.

Question 9

what are some of the non-drug treatments for crohn's disease?

Accepted Answer

The non drug treatments for Crohn's disease include::   Hospitalization, Smoking cessation, Supportive care, Surgery.

Question 10

why is drug addiction labeled a disease?

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Impairment: Drug addiction or any other addiction becomes labeled as a disease when it causes impairment in function, for example not being able to take care of oneself or basic functions.  For example, when one uses alcohol to the degree that one stops eating a balanced diet or obtaining basic medical or dental care and puts oneself or others at risk.

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