The flu, or influenza, is a viral infection that mainly affects your nose, lungs and throat. The flu can cause diarrhea, vomiting and a decreased appetite. Although the flu may have similar symptoms to the common cold or the stomach flu, it is the effects of the influenza virus.

For many people, fear of flying has nothing to do with worrying about the airplane crashing. Rather, flying triggers claustrophobia, which is a fear of being trapped in small, enclosed places such as an airplane cabin.

Anxiety is a ubiquitous experience. When severe, it can indicate a psychiatric problem. Various medical conditions can cause anxiety. Before concluding that anxiety stems from psychological problems, a physician should assess the patient to rule out the presence of these conditions.

Cymbalta and Prozac are two popular antidepressant medications manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company. Although there are many similarities between the two medications, there are also many differences.

Your hands and other body parts shake slightly from the time awaken until your head hits the pillow, due to tiny muscle fibers contracting and releasing randomly. Normally, you will not notice this shaking unless it begins to interfere with normal activities like writing or eating.

If there is someone in your life with a narcissistic personality, knowing how to deal with her will make your relationship a whole lot easier. Forget about the normal rules of love or friendship when dealing with a narcissist.

Seroquel, or quetiapine fumarate, is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. These mental illnesses are caused by severe chemical imbalances in the brain. Schizophrenia symptoms include disabling interference with thoughts and perceptions.

Feeling hopeless and worthless, not being able to sleep, gaining weight from overeating and constantly feeling sad are symptoms of depression and things that most people would want to change. People seek help for depression with therapy, medication, group therapy and support from friends and family.

According to Jeanne Segal, PhD, signs of autism become evident between the ages of 18 and 36 months old, with diagnosis typically taking place by the age of three. However, symptoms can be noticed as early as infancy.

Kava kava has long been used to treat anxiety and stress, and scientific trials reviewed by the Cochrane Collaboration show that there may be some truth behind the claims. Kava kava can reduce anxiety in most people and has few side effects.

Beta-adrenergic blockers, or beta blockers, are a class of drugs that are used to treat high blood pressure, or hypertension. Because these drugs work by blocking the nerves that cause the heart to beat fast, they are also used to treat the physical symptoms of anxiety.

Ulcers, lactose intolerance and ulcerative colitis are just a few examples of conditions that can upset your stomach. If you’ve run the gauntlet of medical treatments for your stomach disorder without success, you may be skeptical of the effectiveness of something as innocuous as yogurt in easing your symptoms.