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?

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

is boil a sign of some disease?

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Yes: Bacterial infection--need antibiotics--may need drainage.

Question 6

what are signs of raynard's disease?

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Fingers change color: Fingers with cold get white then purple than red usually with pain.

Question 7

what're the signs of addison's disease?

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Addison's : Adrenal insufficiency with low cortisol levels causes hypoglycemia, low blood pressure and inability to respond to physiologic stress. Electrolyte abnormalities and increased skin pigment are also signs.

Question 8

what signs are there for celiac disease?

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Abdominal discomfort: Individuals with celiac disease can have a variety of different symptoms and may even be asymptomatic. Often it is associated with gastrointestinal distress including pale stools that are associated with non-specific diarrhea, cramping, and bloating. The diagnosis can only be made by a physician.   If symptoms improve with a gluten free diet, the chances of  having celiac disease are greater.

Question 9

what are typical signs of celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss: If you are experiencing unexplained weight loss, gastrointestinal symptoms especially after having eaten gluten (usually in wheat), and even nerve problems (numbness, you should considered being tested for gluten intolerance.  A simple blood test may provide the diagnosis (although not as definitive as an intestinal biospy) but you must be eating gluten for the test to be accurate.

Question 10

what kind of signs does celiac disease display?

Accepted Answer

Celiac Symptoms: Symptoms of celiac disease vary among sufferers and include:
Digestive problems (abdominal bloating, pain, gas, diarrhea, pale stools, and weight loss)
A severe skin rash called dermatitis herpetiformis;
Iron deficiency anemia (low blood count)
Musculoskeletal problems (muscle cramps, joint and bone pain)
Seizures
Tingling sensation in the legs
Mouth sores

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