Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder that is characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression. Sadly, many people suffer from the symptoms of bipolar disorder for years without diagnosis and treatment — often because they have heard one or more of the following myths about the condition.
Myth: Bipolar disorder is rare, so you probably don't have it.
You're most likely to believe this if you don't know anyone with bipolar disorder.
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In some cases, shoulder pain is the result of a tear in the rotator cuff. This is a common condition but it is treatable and only in severe cases does it require surgery.
Only your doctor can diagnose a rotator cuff tear and provide treatment options. Here are some answers to common questions about this condition.
Causes of Rotator Cuff Tears
The shoulder is used constantly in our daily lives, so the causes of the rotator cuff can vary from wear and tear with age or from injury.
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Many diseases are centered in the belly or cause pain that can be frustrating or even very hard to handle. Thankfully, most cases of this type of pain are quite mild and nothing to worry about at all. However, other types may be very problematic, particularly in those with a family history of stomach cancer. Therefore, it is essential to get a second opinion for belly pain. You can get a second opinion from another doctor in person, or online.
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Arthritis can be debilitating since it can cause wear and tear in your joints, reduced range of motion, and pain. Thankfully, there are many options to treat this condition, such as physical therapy, massage, hydrotherapy, medications, etc. If more conservative treatments aren't working, you may be considering surgery. One treatment you may not have heard about for arthritis, however, is stem cell therapy. Read on to learn more about what this therapy is and how it can help arthritis.
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You should be taking good care of your body in order to prevent all types of health issues. If you don't take care of yourself properly, you could end up with health problems, some of which may not be treatable. Heart disease is a health issue that is both preventable and treatable. If you have heart issues that run in your family especially, you are going to need to take good care of yourself.
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