Chlamydia in Men Chlamydia is a bacterial infection caused by the organism Chlamydia trachomatis, which spreads through sexual contact (vaginal, oral, or anal) with an infected individual or due to close genital contact. This sexually transmitted disease can affect both males and females. Risk factors of Chlamydia Sex with an infected individual Man-to-man sexual contact […]
What is Adjustment Disorder Changes occur in everyone’s life, whether they are positive or negative, and taking the changes in our stride and adjusting ourselves to them is what life teaches us. It’s when the body fails to accept the change and make the necessary adjustments, problems start creeping in. Adjustment Disorder is one such […]
What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is a major mental disorder wherein the patient experiences episodes of extreme mood swings and other behavioral changes. At one extreme, the patient can experience symptoms of elated mood, high energy, and increased activity levels which characterize a manic episode and at the other extreme, there can be depression […]
What are Somatoform Disorders Somatoform disorders, also known as Psychosomatic disorders, refer to a psychological condition wherein a patient experiences somatic or physical symptoms for which no medical cause can be identified. Usually, when the mind is under stress, a person experiences certain bodily discomfort or symptoms such as palpitations, pain in the chest, sweating, […]
Of all the STDs, Syphilis is one of the oldest, dating back to the 15th century. Though its exact origin is unknown, the first cases of Syphilis were believed to be reported in Europe, particularly Italy, around 1494. Since then, this ‘venereal pest’ has continued to endanger mankind in large numbers. However, with the discovery […]
Women And Chlamydia A bacterial, sexually transmitted disease, Chlamydia is one of the most common of all STDs. It spreads through sexual contact with the infected person. Usually, the transmission occurs through contact with infected secretions during vaginal, oral, or anal sex. Transmission may also occur through close genital contact with an infected individual. Though […]
How Do I Know If I Have Syphilis? If you are sexually active, had unprotected exposure with one or multiple partners, and have unusual eruptions on the skin (mainly genitals), the chances of contracting Syphilis are high. A sexually transmitted disease (STD), Syphilis is a highly contagious infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum, which […]
Split personality or Dissociative Identity Disorder As the term indicates, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is a type of psychological disorder wherein an individual dissociates themselves from the real identity. There is disconnection with the patient’s thoughts or actions that most commonly, occurs due to extreme or repetitive trauma at an early age. The trauma could […]
What are genital warts? Warts are small, fleshy, soft growths that can be seen anywhere on the body The ones that grow on the genital or anal region are known as genital warts. One of the most common symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases, genital warts are usually caused by a group of viruses called Human […]
Mental Health Checkup: Psychologist vs Psychiatrist Whenever one’s mental health is disturbed and medical advice is required, the two professionals that come to mind are Psychologists and Psychiatrists. However, since their area of work, technique and methodology of practice are so similar, it can be very confusing to choose the one best suited to one’s […]