A psychosomatic condition called impulse control disorder, medically called trichotillomania, caused an 11 year old Indian girl to constantly pull her hair and eat it as well.
The condition is known to trigger uncontrollable urges in its victims, to tug at their own hair. Some of the victims even eat their hair.
Anxiety Disorder - Types - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
Anxiety disorder involves excessive worry about actual circumstances, events or conflicts. Anyone can develop this disorder. Genes may play a role.
Anxiety disorder involves excessive worry about actual circumstances, events or conflicts. Anyone can develop this disorder. Genes may play a role.
Following complaints of pain and vomiting, the girl was examined by the specialist. She had eaten so much hair that her stomach was filled with a huge ball of hair. A 90 minute surgery followed, to remove a foot-long hairball lodged in the girl’s stomach.
Doctors said she would need follow-up treatment and psychiatric help.
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders - Types, Causes, Health risks, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis
Circadian rhythm (also known as sleep/wake cycle or the body clock) is a biological process that follows an internal cycle of roughly 24 hours.
Circadian rhythm (also known as sleep/wake cycle or the body clock) is a biological process that follows an internal cycle of roughly 24 hours.
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Agoraphobia - Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment FAQ
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterised by the patient avoiding spaces, crowds, or situations
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterised by the patient avoiding spaces, crowds, or situations
