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Allergy, symptoms, Treatment

WHAT IS AN ALLERGY?   Allergy is the abnormal sensitivity to external substances. The substances which cause allergy are called allergens. These are harmless in lower concentration. When allergens comes into contact with skin, or inhaled, it causes release of histamine, which in turn causes sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching headaches, etc.

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Treatment suggested for ANXIETY DISORDER

Drugs have a very limited role in treating anxiety disorder. ANXIETY DISORDERS can be treated by using Anti depressant drugs either a triglycic (amitriptyline 50 – 150mg at night) or MAOI (phenelzine 15 mg 6-hourly . This should be used under strict supervision of Doctor. Other methods of treatment are

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Types of ANXIETY

The different types of Anxiety are Phobic, Panic, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Performance based Anxiety Disorder. PHOBIA – The different types of phobia are Azorophobia - In which there is fear of open spaces and meeting places. Social Phobia - Fear of social gatherings, eating in public, etc. Animal Phobia Specific Animal phobia In which [...]

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Who are at risk of ANXIETY DISORDER?

If you are fearful or if you are developing fearfulness, apprehensive, anticipates of bad and dangerous events, then you may be a victim of Anxiety Disorder. The Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder is divided into psychological and somatic. Psychological Symptoms include Apprehension, fears of Disaster, Irritability, and Depersonalization. Somatic Symptoms are Tremor, Sweating, Palpitations, Chest Pain, [...]

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