Questions Used to Monitor Cognitive Decline BIMS stands for Brief Interview for Mental Status. A BIMS score can range from 0 to 15, with lower scores indicating a decline in cognitive performance. This article explains how the BIMS test works. Verywell / Laura Porter Verywell / Laura Porter Components of the BIMS Test There are three sections in the BIMS assessment. The first section of the BIMS assesses immediate recall....
Physical therapistswork with thousands of individuals to help them with pain-free movement and function. The movement they most often work on is a voluntary movement. They contract, and your body voluntarily rises from the chair. Verywell / Danie Drankwalter But there are many other functions that occur in your body that seemingly happen beyond conscious thought. Your nervous system is constantly controlling your heart rate,blood pressure,anxietylevels, and pain responses. Biofeedback therapy can help you gain control of involuntary impulses in your body....
FG Trade / Getty Images What Is Bipolar Disorder? In this phase, you may feel abnormally happy, agitated, restless, and dont need much sleep. In rare and severe cases, people experiencehallucinationsand delusions during manic episodes. FG Trade / Getty Images In addition, some people experiencehypomanicepisodesless severe manic episodes lasting four or more days. These episodes can become severe, leading to suicidal thoughts. As with manic episodes, severe depressive episodes can lead to hallucinations or delusions....
Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental health condition. It is possible to overcome the highs and lows ofbipolar disorderwith lifelong treatment. Treatment for bipolar disorder includes prescription medication, psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, and more. Illustration by Joules Garcia for Verywell Health In this article, learn about bipolar disorder treatments. The following are the main treatments for bipolar disorder. Medication Options Bipolar disorder is being recognized as a progressive illness. Early and adequate treatment with medication after the first manic episode is very important....
They can have overlapping features Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia have some similarities, but they are different disorders. This article will compare bipolar disorder vs. schizophrenia, including symptoms, causes, and treatment. These symptoms may look like schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Schizophrenia includes positive, negative, and cognitive symptoms. Positive symptoms refer to behaviors or thoughts that are not usually present but come up during an episode. Negative symptoms are when behaviors or thinking patterns that are typically present go away during an episode....
While some zoonoses birds carry can cause mild illness in humans, others pose serious public health concerns. Infected birds shed these viruses through their feces, saliva, and mucus. In humans, bird flu causes a respiratory infection ranging from mild to severe and life-threatening. PixelsEffect / Getty Images Psittacosis Also known as parrot fever, psittacosis is an infection caused byChlamydia psittaci. Salmonellosis Salmonellosisis an infection caused bySalmonellabacteria. Though rare, humans can contract salmonellosis from direct contact with infected birds or bird droppings....
Is Raw Cheese Safe for Consumption? We have a lot of history and data to back that up, Poulsen told Verywell in an email. Should You Avoid Raw Cheese for Now? a-lesa / Getty Images You may not have to avoid raw cheese because of this new study. If you prefer to avoid raw milk cheese as a precaution, check the ingredient list for unpasteurized milk. you could try contacting the producers directly if you have questions....
Birth controlis a way for women and men to prevent and plan the timing of pregnancy. There are many different birth control methods, includinghormonal contraception, non-hormonal contraception, and OTC methods. Birth controleffectivenessis an important and common concern in yourdecision to choosea birth control method. Marc Romanelli / Getty Images People have beenusing birth controlfor thousands of years. Today, we have many safe and effective birth control methods to choose from....
And for the most part, birth control pills are safe and have onlyminor potential side effects. This heightened risk of hypertension is thought to be sparked by estrogen in oral contraceptives. Secondary Hypertension There are two types of high blood pressure. Eric Audras / ONOKY / Getty Images Any of these can increase blood pressure in people with primary hypertension. The other pop in of high blood pressure is called secondary hypertension....
There are two mainoral contraceptive pills:progestin-only pills (POPs)andcombination oral contraceptives (COC). Getty Images / Cris CantA3n What Are Combination Birth Control Pills? Combination birth control pills contain both estrogen and progestin. Getty Images / Cris Cantón They’re designed to work by inhibiting reproductive hormone production, ultimately preventing ovulation and pregnancy. Common examples of each are included below. POPs can be taken immediately postpartum when the risk of clotting is higher....
Like skin color, gums come in a variety of shades. People with moremelanintend to have darker gums. Therefore, black gums may be perfectly normal for some people. Jerome Tisne / Getty Images This article explains black gums' causes, symptoms, and treatment. The color variation of black gums may include: Pigmented spots on gums can be benign (noncancerous). However, it can also be a symptom of more severe diseases, like oral malignantmelanoma....
Black pepper (Piper nigrum) allergy is possible but rare. If you regularly feel sick after eating black pepper, a healthcare provider can help you figure out why. Black pepper allergy can result in a range of symptoms. Jupiterimages/ Getty Images Some people develop mild skin reactions, like itching andhives. Others develop gastrointestinal issues, such as nausea or diarrhea. Jupiterimages/ Getty Images Can You Be Allergic to Black Pepper? Yes, you might be allergic to black pepper....
Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health What Is Black Poop? But it can also be a sign of melena, which means there’s blood in your stool. With melena, the blood turns black as it moves through the body. Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health Digestive enzymes break it down in the digestive tract, changing its color and texture to black. Iron supplements, Pepto-Bismol, and certain dark foods can cause black stool, but this isnt true melena....
