Depression and it’s types

Depression is a psychiatric syndrome consisting of dejectd mood, psychomotor retardation, insomnia and weight loss, sometimes associated with guild feelings and somatic preoccupations, often of delusional proportions. Depression is an alteration of mood characterized by sadness, worry, anxiety and loss of weight, libido and enthusiasm as well. There are several typs of depression such as: … Read more

Urinary Tract Infection – Classification

urinary tract - infection (uti)

UTI is urinary tract infection simply. It’s a common condition but can be irritating or even a sign of some dangerous disease sometimes. Types of urinary tract infection UTI (urinary tract infections) are mainly divided into two types: upper urinary tract infection lower urinary tract infection UTI symptoms Lower urinary tract infection symptoms Lower urinary … Read more

Classification of Anti-Depressant Drugs

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In this post, we will list down the major classifications of the antidepressant drugs and then explain important features about them. Classification of Anti-Depressant Drugs Anti depressants are classified in the following categories (with example drugs). A – Tricyclics Neutral: Imipramine, Dothiepin Sedative: Amitriptyline, Trimipramine, Doxepin Stimulant: Desipramine, Nortriptyline, Protriptyline, Mianserin B – heterocyclics Amoxapine, … Read more

Clinical Classification of Seizures

Seizures, also known as epilepsy, can have multiple types and thus different signs and symptoms depending upon the type of seizure. Types of seizures Clinically seizures can be classified as follows: A. Generalized epilepsy Major generalized seizures: grand mal epilepsy Minor generalized seizures: petit mal epilepsy, myoclonic seizures B. Partial epilepsy Simple partial seizures: temporal … Read more

Parkinsonism – Clinical features

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Parkinson’s disease is a neuro degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. The disease affects motor skills, speech and other CNS functions of the patient. The early signs and symptoms of Parkinsons disease might go unnoticed. They might begin on one side of the body and remain worse on the same side even when the … Read more

What are the common causes of tremors

What is Tremor? Tremor is an involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation. It’s somewhat rhythmic and involves twitching or oscillating movements of one or more parts of the body. Tremors can affect various parts of the body including hands, arms, head, face, eyes, vocal folds, legs or trunk. Sometimes, tremors are a sign of any underlying … Read more

Major Clinical features of polyneuropathies – Peripheral neuropathy

In this informative article, we will try to point out the major clinical features of poly neuropathies. First we will explain what neuropathy is. Then in the end we will list the major clinical features associated with polyneuropathies. What is Neuropathy? Neuropathy refers to anything that damages the nerves. It means damage to one or … Read more