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 […]
Living with HIV More than 2.14 million people in India are living with HIV. It’s different for everyone, but with treatment, many can expect to live a long life. If anyone tested HIV positive then the most important thing is to meet with the expert Doctor and go for the medications. Need to start antiretroviral […]
Living with STDs If you are positive for any STDs, the 1st important thing is that you must get treatment as soon as possible. If you have any STD, there are chances of transmission to another person. Some STDs can lead to severe consequences if left untreated. In rare chances, untreated STDs may even be […]
What is HIV? HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is an immunodeficiency virus that causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and affects the immune system. It is a disease that, in most cases, affects young adults and children. Transmission of HIV can be of three types: Parenteral transmission Sexual transmission Vertical transmission Symptoms of HIV Initially, this condition […]