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MBBS, MRCPsych (UK), CCST (General Adult...read more
Psychiatrist•Visakhapatnam
We all tend to engage in some repetitive activities at various points in our lives. However, when a person continues to engage in the same activities which are rhythmic but purposeless, resulting in self-injury or injury to others, it is known as stereotypic movement disorder (SMD). In order to qualify as an SMD, the routine movements should continue for at least four weeks and should interfere with the daily functioning.
This disorder is more common in adolescent boys than in girls, an...more
This disorder is more common in adolescent boys than in girls, an...more
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A number of health problems are rooted in mental instability. Frequent bouts of anger and frustration can lead to stress and related problems. One of the most efficient ways of dealing with this instability and stress is meditation.
Vipasana is an ancient meditative technique that promises to allow a person to see the true nature of things. In Buddhist tradition, it literally translates to insight to the true reality of nature namely impermanence, suffering and the realization of non-se...more
Vipasana is an ancient meditative technique that promises to allow a person to see the true nature of things. In Buddhist tradition, it literally translates to insight to the true reality of nature namely impermanence, suffering and the realization of non-se...more
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कई कारणों से दिन-प्रतिदिन हमारी जीवनशैली में लगातार बदलाव का असर हमारे दिमाग पर भी पड़ा है. पिछले कुछ वर्षों में कई लोगों में दिमागी कमजोरी की शिकायतें लगातार बढ़ रही हैं. हमारी जीवन शैली में में आने वाले बदलावों के कारण हमारे सोचने और काम करने की प्रक्रिया में भी परिवर्तन आया है. आजकल हम देखते हैं कि आधुनिक समाज में हर व्यक्ति दूसरे व्यक्ति से किसी भी कीमत पर आगे निकलना चाहता है. आप अपने चारों तरफ देखेंगे तो पता चलेगा कि हर तरफ आगे बढ़ने की होड़ लगी है. इन्हीं सब कारणों से हमारे मस्तिष्क पर अतिरि...more
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What is Fetal alcohol syndrome?
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition that results from alcohol exposure during pregnancy. When a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy, she risks giving birth to a child who will pay the price in mental and physical deficiencies for his or her entire life.
Symptoms of Fetal alcohol syndrome-
Deformities of joints, limbs and fingers
Low birth weight
Small head circumference
Slow physical growth before and after birthmore
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition that results from alcohol exposure during pregnancy. When a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy, she risks giving birth to a child who will pay the price in mental and physical deficiencies for his or her entire life.
Symptoms of Fetal alcohol syndrome-
Deformities of joints, limbs and fingers
Low birth weight
Small head circumference
Slow physical growth before and after birth
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The human brain is a unique and intricate organ which performs many functions both consciously and subconsciously. However, during the formation of the brain within the mother's womb, the slightest of changes can cause damages to it which manifest in many forms after birth. One of the forms it may manifest in is Autism.
What is Autism?
Autism, sometimes also classified as part of the Autism Spectrum disorder or ASD is a disorder of brain development which will affect a child's ...more
What is Autism?
Autism, sometimes also classified as part of the Autism Spectrum disorder or ASD is a disorder of brain development which will affect a child's ...more
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Parenting is a lifetime job be it for a normal child or a child with special needs. Parents are teachers, guides, leaders, protectors and providers for their children. Parenting is a process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social, financial and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood. Every child is a gift and a blessing to their parents. On the other hand, parenting itself is one of the toughest jobs and that too for a child with special needs, it is b...more
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If your child is suffering from mental retardation, homeopathy can help. A system of complementary medicine, homeopathy works on the dictum of like treats like . It is able to treat some of the toughest disorders and illnesses that allopathy finds hard to contain.
Mental retardation: Definition
Mental retardation is a blanket term for a pattern of persistently slow learning of basic motor and language milestones during childhood.
The adult manifests a below-normal intellec...more
Mental retardation: Definition
Mental retardation is a blanket term for a pattern of persistently slow learning of basic motor and language milestones during childhood.
The adult manifests a below-normal intellec...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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We all tend to engage in some repetitive activities at various points in our lives. However, when a person continues to engage in the same activities which are rhythmic but purposeless, resulting in self-injury or injury to others, it is known as stereotypic movement disorder (SMD). In order to qualify as an SMD, the routine movements should continue for at least four weeks and should interfere with the daily functioning.
This disorder is more common in adolescent boys than in girls, an...more
This disorder is more common in adolescent boys than in girls, an...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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If your child is suffering from mental retardation, homeopathy can help. A system of complementary medicine, homeopathy works on the dictum of like treats like . It is able to treat some of the toughest disorders and illnesses that allopathy finds hard to contain.
Mental retardation: Definition
Mental retardation is a blanket term for a pattern of persistently slow learning of basic motor and language milestones during childhood.
The adult manifests a below-normal intellec...more
Mental retardation: Definition
Mental retardation is a blanket term for a pattern of persistently slow learning of basic motor and language milestones during childhood.
The adult manifests a below-normal intellec...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Parenting is a lifetime job be it for a normal child or a child with special needs. Parents are teachers, guides, leaders, protectors and providers for their children. Parenting is a process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social, financial and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood. Every child is a gift and a blessing to their parents. On the other hand, parenting itself is one of the toughest jobs and that too for a child with special needs, it is b...more
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