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Doctor insights on: Climacteric Syndrome Symptoms

Menopause, both sexes: In current practice, climacteric is most often a synonym for female menopause. The term is used for both genders by the international menopause society, which defines itself as "the society for the study of all aspects of the climacteric in men and women." in men it specifically called andropause.

Menopause: Is this question for you or for an older patient? Why are you concerned about menopause at 31 y/o? Anyways, good dieatary habits, regular excersice, loosing weight, not taking hot drinks at the middle of a hot day, light clothing, soy products (questionable) etc.

The same: Climacteric is another word for menopause.

Yes, kinda: I tend to lump things together so I say yes. Others like to split things apart as distinct and say no. Menopause (also known as climacteric) is actually the time after missing 12 of your previously monthly menses. We refer to the several years during which you might complain of hot flashes, cold sweats & irregular menses, as peri-menopause. But we often lump topgether the whole period of time.

Both: Peri-menopause is defined as the variable period of time "around" or leading up to menopause (the full cessation of menstural function x 1 year). Climacteric is described as the perimenopausal time when reproductive functions slow and then cease and many of the classic symptoms develop- hot flashes, weight gain, fatigue, diminished libido, mood changes, bone loss- terms can be used interchangably.

Premature menopause: GET A FULL EVALUATION. I have several patients with premature ovarian aging who have children with the help of a donor egg,

Male life change: This is the series of symptoms associated with diminishing sexual and athletic function in males. It commonly occurs later than menopause, happens more gradually and is generally more of a psychological problem than a physical problem. I may include hot flashes and changes in mood.

Pain, vomiting: Severe vomiting, retching can cause tear at the esophago-gastric junction resulting in bloody emesis. Diagnosis is made by endoscopy.

See below: Flat face, hypotonia, and intellectual disability. One third of patients develop congenital heart defect (s).

Regressed developmen: The hallmark is a developmental regression usually starting in the first 2 years. This is associated with loss of visuion

Medial knee pain.: Pain along the inner side of the knee, along the edge of the kneecap. It can mimic medial meniscal tear symptoms.

Angelman syndrome: Individuals with angelman syndrome have a characteristic facial appearance with microbrachycephaly, maxillary hypoplasia, deep-set eyes, and large mouth with tongue protrusion. The gait is jerky and puppet-like and behavior is marked by frequent spells of inappropriate laughter. Severe intellectual disability and speech impairment are usually present, and most suffer from epilepsy.

Several: Aspergers is an autism spectrum disorder in which the most significant difficulty is with social interactions although the level and type of difficulty varies. There may be other issues such as anxiety, trouble with focus, ocd, sensory sensitivities and coordination problems. Cognitive functioning can be below, average or above average. Start with your primary provider if you have concerns.

Toxemia: Hellp is an acronym for hemolysis, elevated liver function tests, and low platelets. Many patients with hellp have symptoms of pre-eclampsia like high blood pressure, headaches, visual disturbances, and epigastric pain but many hellp patients don't have these symptoms.

Clots & miscarriage: Hughes syndrome, aka antiphospholipid syndrome, is a clotting disorder leading to an increased tendency to blood clotting. It may be autoimmune in origin. Symptoms include migraine headache, memory loss, pulmonary embolism, mottled skin (see photo), recurrent miscarriage, abdominal pain & stroke. For more information visit this website: http://www. Hughes-syndrome. Org.