Antiphospholipid Syndrome

What is antiphospholipid syndrome? 
This is a syndrome that results from your immune system attacking normal blood proteins. This causes blood clots in the veins and arteries. It is detrimental if you are pregnant as it can lead to miscarriages or stillbirths. If you get clotted veins in the legs, you can develop conditions known as DVT (deep vein thrombosis) clots in vital organs is chronic as it can cause a stroke or other chronic diseases.

What are the common signs and symptoms of Antiphospholipid syndrome?
You may be suffering from Antiphospholipid syndrome if you exhibit the following signs and symptoms.

If you develop deep vein thrombosis, you could be having the Antiphospholipid syndrome. This leads to blood clots traveling up your lungs causing pulmonary embolism. If you also have recurring miscarriages and stillbirths, you have reason to be worried as you might be suffering from the Antiphospholipid syndrome, you might also have other pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and premature delivery.

You may also suffer a stroke if you have the antiphospholipid syndrome. It can occur even if you are in the younger age bracket. You may also have the transitory ischemic attack which will last for a few minutes and has no long-term effects. Developing a rash having a net-like lacy pattern with a lot of redness may also indicate that you are suffering from the antiphospholipid syndrome.
Other signs and symptoms that are less common include; having a blood clot blocking blood flow to the brain and thus leading to migraines, seizures, and even dementia. A cardiovascular disease could also be as a result of the antiphospholipid syndrome since it could lead to damage to the cardiovascular muscles and the valves of the heart. You may also notice that your wounds are taking longer to scab as the blood does not clot easily. This condition is known as thrombocytopenia (production of insufficient platelets for clotting). It could be an indicator that you are suffering from the antiphospholipid syndrome. You may have patches red in color on your skin if you have the thrombocytopenia.

If you have the antiphospholipid syndrome, you will notice an unusual blood clotting pattern as your body produces antibodies that attack your phospholipids which are essential in the process of blood clotting. This is unusual since the antibodies are supposed to protect your body from virus attacks. You may be having antiphospholipid antibodies but they only pose a threat if you are diagnosed with the antiphospholipid syndrome. If you have an existing autoimmune disease, or a disorder or even some medication, they can lead to the development of antiphospholipid syndrome symptoms.

Risk factors that are associated with antiphospholipid syndrome.
Like any other disorder, the antiphospholipid syndrome has certain risk factors that heighten your chances of developing it. They include; having an existing autoimmune disease certainly raises your chances of developing the antiphospholipid syndrome. Such autoimmune diseases include Sjogren's syndrome. If you also have other diseases such as HIV/AIDS, syphilis or Lyme's disease which are mostly viral diseases, increases your risk of getting the syndrome. Medications such as hypertension management medication or heartbeat regulation, or seizure medication and amoxicillin could definitely place you at a higher risk of developing the antiphospholipid syndrome. If you also a family history of this syndrome, your chances of getting it are also higher.

If you have the antiphospholipid antibodies, they will increase your risk of developing the disease especially if you become pregnant, if you have been having bed rest, if you have had surgery, or you have a tendency of smoking. If you have high cholesterol levels or have been taking oral contraceptives and estrogen therapy due to menopause, these will likely increase your risk of developing the disease.

Some complications associated with antiphospholipid syndrome.
Complications are dependent on where the blood clots appear. They include; having a stroke, failure of one or both kidneys, heart problems, lung complications and, pregnancy complications like miscarriages.

Diagnosis and prognosis of Antiphospholipid syndrome.
Your doctor may recommend blood tests to check for clotting that is abnormal and for antiphospholipid antibodies. This will be done if you have had episodes of thrombosis, miscarriage or stillbirth. If you undergo a blood test to confirm if you are suffering from the antiphospholipid syndrome, these antibodies will show twice in tests done in a span of twelve weeks apart.

Treatment and management of Antiphospholipid syndrome.
You may need to undergo different treatment processes depending on the symptoms you show. Mostly you will be given prescription medicine to help in reducing blood clots to prevent further complications of this syndrome.

The initial medication you will get is blood-thinning medications to help treat thrombosis. You will need an injection of heparin which thins your blood accompanied by oral medication for the same purpose. You may also be given aspirin to help manage your symptoms. However, these blood-thinning medicines will amplify your hemorrhage episodes.

If you are expectant, blood-thinning medication may prevent clotting of your blood and may help you carry your pregnancy up to term. Heparin is a safe option to take during pregnancy since it poses no risk to the unborn child. Heparin will be complemented with aspirin to help manage the pregnancy to term.

Homeopathic treatment will help improve your body’s immune system by setting your blood clotting back to normal functioning. You will be treated in a holistic manner helping your body regulate its normal energy levels. You may be given medications such as Cham, China, croc s, and ipecac to aid in further managing this syndrome.

In conventional or allopathic treatment mainly constitutes of prescription medicine. These medications are namely; heparin, aspirin, and warfarin. Changes in diet definitely help in the treatment of the antiphospholipid syndrome. Incorporation of herbs into your diet will certainly take you miles on the recovery journey. If you avoid the consumption of alcohol, cranberry juice, large helpings of spinach, parsley, kale, green mustards, collard greens and lastly Brussels’ sprout, you will have lessened the symptoms of the antiphospholipid syndrome.


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Anxiety

What is Anxiety
There are many conditions or disorders which are referred to as anxiety and these disorders usually cause fear, nervousness, worrying, and apprehension. A person as a whole is affected by anxiety. These disorders affect the way a person behaves and feels, and these disorders further paves the way to bigger and severe diseases. Anxiety becomes a major problem when a person lacks sleep and don’t perform other functions. In simple terms, anxiety happens when a response does not match with the normally expected reaction in a situation. Mild anxiety is unsettling and vague whereas severe anxiety can be very deliberating and it seriously impacts daily life.

Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety can be identified from various symptoms. A person during anxiety might feel tingling in feet or hands, and weakness in arms. The person may sweat, shake, shiver, feel headache or get sore eyes. Pale skin or rashes on the skin also indicates anxiety. The stomach related problems such as heartburn, indigestion, diarrhea and constipation occur. Anxiety in a person sometimes cause pain in face, jaw or chest. The sensitivity to light, smell, touch and sound increases. The infection of urinary tract or flu can’t be overruled. Sometimes there exists a lump in throat and the person feels difficulty in swallowing. During anxiety, sexual feelings of some people dramatically increase.

Causes of Anxiety
There are several reasons which can cause anxiety. Different stressful events like abuse, death of a loved one, changing schools or jobs, divorce, etc. might lead to anxiety. When a person consumes caffeine, nicotine and alcohol, the result can be anxiety. Anxiety also has direct relation to genetics or family history. When some neurotransmitters of brain reach abnormal levels, the result is anxiety.

Risk factors of Anxiety
Anxiety may result in medical problems like adrenal, thyroid, migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, and premenstrual syndrome. The children who are quiet or remain bully’s target are most likely to develop anxiety related disorders in future. As compared to men, women are two times at the risk of anxiety. There are some foods which are highly acidic and extra consumption of such foods should be avoided by people suffering from anxiety disorder. Anxiety leads to nutritional deficiency of magnesium and vitamin B’s. Anxiety leads to depression.

Complications of Anxiety
There can be both mental as well as physical complications because of anxiety. The most common complication which happens because of anxiety is substance abuse. A person with anxiety disorder finds it difficult to sleep. He/she might fall in depression. Anxiety in a person can initiate continuous headaches, teeth grinding, and bowel or digestive problems.

Diagnosis of Anxiety
The diagnosis of anxiety includes evaluation by a doctor. The doctor will ask you questions related to the symptoms you have, your and your family’s medical history, and then he/she will perform a physical exam. There are no pathological tests to diagnose anxiety but the doctor may ask you to undergo various tests just to make sure that any major problem isn’t rooting in the body. So, if after the tests, no base of any illness is found, your doctor may refer you to a psychologist or psychiatrist or even to a mental health professional who holds special training for diagnosing and treating mental illnesses.

Precautions and Prevention of Anxiety
Practicing healthy eating habits and doing relaxation exercises like deep breathing helps to prevent anxiety. Change of irrational beliefs and ideas, and avoiding cigarette, illicit drugs, caffeine and alcohol will keep you away from anxiety. Another preventive measure is visualization and meditation.   


Treatment of Anxiety
 
Homeopathic Treatment of Anxiety
A natural and safe anti-anxiety treatment is what homeopathy offers. When it comes to treating anxiety, homeopathic treatment is nothing less than the prescribed medicines. Through homeopathy, complete mind, soul and body align together to heal the most complex problems which drives anxiety. Some of the commonly used homeopathic medicines which treats anxiety are Aconite, Kali P, Calcarea C, Arsenicum alb, Pulsatilla, Natrum M, and Silicea.

Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment of Anxiety
Acupuncture is yet another effective therapy to treat anxiety disorder. Anxiety affects underlying energetic spheres and acupuncture provides them support. Thus, the effects or causes of stress are resolved by this form of treatment. During the acupuncture treatment, preciseness holds the most value and hence, the root causes of mental or emotional imbalance are eliminated with it. The muscular tension is released and blood flows effectively. The nerve impulses are effectively directed to the affected region and as a result, stress is decreased.

Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment of Anxiety
Cognitive-behavioral therapy or commonly known as Psychotherapy is a proven effective way to treat anxiety disorder. In this therapy, the affected person is informed by the therapist about the type of his/her specific anxiety disorder. Then the person is helped by therapist to challenge anxiety leading irrational thoughts. During hypnotherapy, the work is done on subconscious mind and anxiety causing factors are removed. The mind becomes stable and calm.

Allopathic/Conventional Treatment of Anxiety
In Anxiety’s allopathic treatment, the behavioral/cognitive therapy is used. But the actual allopathic treatment involves the medicines prescribed by doctor. You will be given medicines such as antidepressant, anixolytics (anti-anxiety agents), anticonvulsants, stimulants, and other mind-changing (psychotropic) medicines.

Surgical Treatment of Anxiety
Some of the severe Anxiety cases like OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), an alternate treatment is considered and it is known as psychosurgery. In this disorder, an increase is seen in the activity of neuronal circuit which runs from front context to cingulate gyrus, globus pallidus, striatum, thalamus, and again back to frontal cortex. This loop’s surgical interruption by cingulotomy at anterior cingulate cortex disrupts transmission from front cortex and the symptoms of OCD are reduced.

Dietary and Herbal Treatment of Anxiety
Anxiety can be helped with intake of proper diet. The minerals and vitamins rich diet should be taken. Fresh fruits and vegetables like cauliflower, tomato and spinach helps. Another beneficial step is elimination of protein like meats, nuts and dairy products. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided and a lot of water should be drunk.

Other Treatment of Anxiety
Yoga is a powerful tool to reduce and prevent excessive anxiety states. Regular practice of Yoga results in reducing tension, stress, frustration and anxiety.


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Antisocial Personality Disorder

What is Antisocial Personality Disorder
Antisocial personality disorder is also called as sociopathy. It is a psychological (mental) condition where a person shows no concern for any wrong or right and that person also ignores the feelings and rights of others. People who are affected with antisocial personality disorder are prone to treat, antagonize or manipulate others harshly. They have no regrets or show no guilt for their behavior.
The individuals with this disorder are more often found violating the law. A violent or impulsive behavior from them should never be a surprise. They might lie and may be involved in self abusing activities like drinking alcohol or consuming drugs. All these characteristics don’t let the affected person fulfill responsibilities related to school, family and work. In this disorder, the person’s way to think, perceive situations and relations to other people or things are destructive and abnormal.

Symptoms of Antisocial Personality Disorder
The antisocial personality disorder in a person can be determined from various symptoms. He/she may not be concerned about right or wrong. In an affected person, deceit or persistent lying for the exploitation of others is a normal thing. They are usually callous, cynical and shows disrespect towards others. They are arrogant, holds sense of superiority, remain extremely opinionated and uses wit or charm to manipulate others for their own pleasure or gain. If some person repeatedly violates others’ rights through dishonesty, have criminal behavior or have recurring problems with the law, then that person might be affected with antisocial personality disorder.

Such persons have impulsiveness and fails to plan ahead and are hostile, significantly irritable, aggressive and violent. For others, they lack empathy and they don’t think twice before harming others. They always remain occupied with dangerous or unnecessary risk-taking behavior without considering their or others’ safety. The people with antisocial personality disorder have abusive or poor relationships. These people fail to consider or learn from the negative consequences of behavior. They are constantly irresponsible and repeatedly fails to fulfill financial obligations or work duties.

Causes of Antisocial Personality Disorder
The personality of a person is the combination of emotions, thoughts and behaviors and this makes each person unique. It is the way people understand, view and relate themselves to the outside world, and how they see themselves. The personality of a person forms during childhood and gets a shape through the environmental factors and interaction of inherited tendencies. Although, the exact causes of antisocial personality disorder are not known but genes are somewhat responsible for this disorder and the situations in life may spark its development.

Risk factors of Antisocial Personality Disorder
There are certain factors which can increase the risks for developing antisocial personality disorder. One of the biggest risk factor is family history of some sort of personality disorder, mental illness or antisocial personality disorder. This disorder may lead to unstable life during childhood and the child may be neglected or abused. This may lead to violent, chaotic or unstable family life throughout childhood. Studies shows that women are at a lesser risk of having this disorder in comparison to men.

Complications of Antisocial Personality Disorder
The antisocial personality disorder may bring many complications or problems in different abusive forms such as child abuse, spouse abuse, and alcohol or substance abuse. The person may develop suicidal or homicidal behavior and the more chances are of developing anxiety, depression or mental health disorders. With this disorder, a person experiences homelessness, and low economic as well as social status. In worse cases, this disorder leads to death because of violence.

The right time to see a doctor
It is seen that people who have antisocial personality disorder usually seek the help only after their loved ones ask them again and again for it. If you suspect that any of your family member or friend have this disorder, it would be wise to gently suggest that person to seek medical attention. He/she might begin by visiting a primary care physician or some renowned mental health care professional.

Diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder
This disorder is diagnosed first by physically examining the suspected person. Then to confirm, some tests like CBC (Complete Blood Count), screening for drugs and alcohols, Thyroid functioning, are done. Another important procedure for diagnosing this disorder is psychological evaluation.

Precautions and Prevention of Antisocial Personality Disorder
Those who are at risk for developing antisocial personality disorder can’t be prevented from developing it. This is because the roots of antisocial behavior are related to that person’s childhood. Teachers, parents and pediatricians might spot the early warning signs and this further helps to identify the children at most risk. Then, early intervention can be started.
The early treatments including appropriate and effective discipline, behavior modification lessons, problem-solving and social skills, family therapy, parent training, and psychotherapy are found to be helpful in reducing the chances which leads at-risk children to develop as adults with antisocial personality disorder.


Treatment of Antisocial Personality Disorder

Homeopathic Treatment of Antisocial Personality Disorder
The homeopathic medicines used to treat antisocial personality disorder shrink dissatisfaction, hatred, shame, anger, guilt, dubiousness, fear, jealousy and other types of negative emotions. These medicines help by developing a correct sense of wrong and right which further helps the affected person to live a normal life. Some commonly used homeopathic medicines to treat antisocial personality disorder are Cham, Anac, Hyos and Lycop.

Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment of Antisocial Personality Disorder
With the psychotherapy treatment of this disorder, a person is helped by uncovering negative, unhealthy beliefs and behaviors and gets them replaced with positive and healthy ones. A person is taught about the different facets of a condition, including problem solving skills, coping strategies and treatments. The hypnotherapy gives extraordinary response through retentive subconscious mind and by reducing aggression and impulsiveness.

Allopathic/Conventional Treatment of Antisocial Personality Disorder
In allopathic treatment of antisocial personality disorder, the affected person is given antidepressant and anti-anxiety medications. The doctors also refer antipsychotic and mood-stabilizing medications. The notable thing is that there are no medications approved specifically by FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for treating Antisocial Personality Disorder.


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