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Which correct co-morbid or comorbid?
The word is comorbid or comorbidity. The non-hyphenated term is in the medical dictionary and the hyphenated version is not. The hyphen (co-morbid) lends itself to two morbidities, when in actuality we are talking about in addition to condition one, we have other comorbid factors.
What are some synonyms for the word 'comorbid'?
The word 'comorbid' is defined as existing simultaneously with and independent of other medical conditions. Per the dictionary, there are no other synonyms for the word.
What is psychiatric morbidity?
it simply means psychiatric illness, that mental illnessMorbidity means the occurring or existence of a disease; more commonly used to describe two illnesses being comorbid such as anxiety is often comorbid with depression. read more about cormorbidity at http://psychiatristscottsdale.com
Can thyroid disease cause vitiligo?
No, thyroid disease doesn't cause vitiligo, however the two conditions are often comorbid (found together but not causing each other).
What determines the abortive medications for migraine?
According to the severity of the patient's headaches, the presence of nausea or vomiting, the patient's response to the drug, and the presence of such comorbid conditions as depression or epilepsy.
Can you have migraines with a normal brain parachyma?
Migraine is a diagnosis of exclusion. This means you can't test for it or see it on imaging, etc. Many other conditions and abnormalities are frequently comorbid with Migraine however.
Does Lupus cause pateletts to clump?
SLE does not itself cause platelets to clump. However, a related comorbid disorder called Hughes disease aka antiphospholipid syndrome does cause "sticky blood".
What are comorbid conditions that may accompany asthma?
Co morbid conditions that accompany asthma are COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, bronchietasis, obesity, chronic sinus disease and GERD. I am sure there are others as well.
What effects does a gastric bypass have on the stomach?
The gastric bypass is an option in weight loss, it is not necessary. It is recommended if your BMI is 40 or more or 35 or more with a related comorbid condition. The bypass reduces the stomach size by over 90%! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastric_bypass_surgery
Can you have back spasms and migraines?
Back spasms and Migraine can be comorbid. This means they are separate conditions that one person has at the same time. Spasms can also trigger Migraine in susceptible individuals. See your physician or headache specialist for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Migraine and headache disorders.
Are autistic children disabled?
Yes, a child can be diagnosed both with Autism Spectrum Disorder and a learning disability too. In fact Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is considered a 'cousin' to Autism Spectrum Disorder and is often comorbid with Autism.
Do autistic people take special medicine?
No, autistic people do not take special medicine. There is no one treatment for autism, some autistic people may take certain medications for certain aspects of their autism or comorbid conditions such as depression or anxiety, but there is no one specific medication for autis.
