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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

can i go on roaccitaine medication if i hv chrones disease? thanks

Accepted Answer

Accutane? No: If you mean Accutane for acne, the answer is no; has been associated with flares of ibd (mostly ulcerative colitis).

Question 6

any tips to help my reynauds disease i can't be put on medication because it interferes w my add medication ?

Accepted Answer

Not true: thete are meds that will not interfere with ADD meds.

Question 7

on cialis medication leaflet it states, "take in caution if you have peyronies disease".  what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Just what it: says.  Peyronie's disease is penile erection and engorgement that will not go away.  It can lead to necrosis of penis.  If you have it, you should probably not take this med.

Question 8

hi 
im on medication for depression  and an anxiety disorder. ?

Accepted Answer

: Your medication needs to be managed by a Psychiatrist. If you are not confident in your Dr. please see another for a 2nd opinion. Medication alone may not be enough. Please see a Clinical Psychologist with expertise in multiple types of psychotherapy to help. A complete physical exam would show if your symptoms are due to a physical illness. You may need a sleep study prescribed by a Dr.

Question 9

what medications treat crohn's disease?

Accepted Answer

Immunosuppressives: Big word but the goal of therapy in crohn's disease is to decrease the inflammation in the lining of the bowel.  The two familes of medications used are anti-inflammatory medications - thick Motrin for the gut and immunosuppressive medications.  

Asa compounds such as pentasa, (mesalamine) steroids and medications such as 6-mercaptopurine and remicaide are all used based on how severe your symptoms are.

Question 10

which crohn's disease medication is best?

Accepted Answer

What works for you!: There are many medications for crohn's disease because none of them work for everyone and they all have side effects.  Each patient is matched with the medication most likely to work with the least side effects.  Medications often need to be changed.  Steroids are often used to gain initial control but then removed when longer acting drugs with fewer side effects can take over.

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Can i go on roaccitaine medication if i hv chrones disease? thanks

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Any tips to help my reynauds disease i can't be put on medication because it interferes w my add medication ?

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On cialis medication leaflet it states, "take in caution if you have peyronies disease". what does that mean?

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Hi im on medication for depression and an anxiety disorder. ?

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What medications treat crohn's disease?

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