A complication is a medical condition that may be difficult. A comorbidity is presences of more than one medical complication.
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The patient's high blood pressure and diabetes are examples of comorbidity, requiring careful management by healthcare providers.
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Having more than one personality/anxiety disorder is very common. Having two or more disorders that share some sort of a relationship is called comorbidity. Whatever specific disorders you're asking about, I would do a quick google search on them searching for comorbidity. For example: comorbidity of anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder
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He experiences a cognitive and developmental delay co-morbidity present is an anxiety disorder.
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Heikki Lyytinen has written:
'Comorbidity and Developmental Neurocognitive Disorders'
'The Neuropsychology of Developmental Dyslexia'
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Yes, there is a relationship. Depression and anxiety are the most common psychiatric comorbidity in epileptic patients.
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A comorbidity is a concurrent conditionthat has the potential to affect the treatment of the first-listed diagnosis
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Comorbidity
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C/C Exclusions: Sometimes the codes designated as CCs (complication/comorbiditys) or MCCs (Major Complication/Comorbidity) do not affect the MS-DRG. It all depends on which principal diagnosis is assigned. Each CC (complication/comorbidity) has a list of PDX codes which, if assigned, will cause that CC not to change the MS-DRG. It is called the exclusion list for that specific CC code. There is no such list for MCCs (Major Complication/Comorbiditys) at this time.
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Julie Glenn has written:
'Learning disabilities, depression, and social competence' -- subject(s): Complications, Comorbidity, Learning disabilities, Social skills in children, Depression in children
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The word is comorbid or comorbidity. The non-hyphenated term is in the medical dictionary and the hyphenated version is not. The hyphen (co-morbid) lends itself to two morbidities, when in actuality we are talking about in addition to condition one, we have other comorbid factors.
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Comorbid psychiatric disorder refers to the presence of more than one psychiatric disorder in an individual at the same time. For example, someone may have both depression and anxiety disorders. Managing comorbid psychiatric disorders can be complex and may require a comprehensive treatment plan addressing all conditions.
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Approximately 50-60% of individuals with ADHD also experience symptoms of depression at some point in their lives. This comorbidity can result in additional challenges in their daily functioning and overall well-being. It's important to address both conditions when providing treatment.
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Shannon Rebecca Robinson has written:
'Comparing the affective and cognitive/behavioural processing tendencies of women with comorbid eating and substance related disorders to women with only eating or substance related disorders' -- subject(s): Cognition, Comorbidity, Eating disorders in women, Emotions, Emotions and cognition, Mental health, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Eating disorders in women, Psychology, Women drug addicts
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1. Principal Diagnosis
2. Secondary diagnosis
3. Surgical Procedure
4. Comorbidity and complications
5. Age and sex
6. Discharge status
7. Trim points (# of hospital days for a specific diagnosis)
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No They are completely unrelated, however some can be comorbid; existing together. For example, schizaffective disorder is a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Comment on Comorbidity of Conditions with Autism and Asperger's SyndromeSeveral studies show that about 40% of people with autism or Asperger's Syndrome have one or more mental disorders, and others indicate 65%. Two studies indicate that almost 30% of people with autism or Asperger's Syndrome have a form of bipolar disorder. Some websites refer to a high correlation between autism and borderline personality disorder, but do not give a percent, whereas other websites claim that people with autism are misdiagnosed with borderline personality disorder because of similarity of symptoms, despite a difference in motives, feelings, and thoughts. For more information on conditions that are comorbid with autism spectrum disorders, use the link for The National Autistic Society (UK): Mental health and Asperger syndrome.
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A borderline deficiency in IQ typically indicates that an individual's cognitive abilities fall within a range that is considered below average but not severely impaired. This may impact aspects of their cognitive functioning and ability to perform certain tasks compared to the general population. It is important for individuals with borderline deficiency in IQ to receive appropriate support and accommodations to help them reach their full potential.
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Will you test positive for what exactly? If you mean illicit substances like methamphetamine, or other psychostimulants or even narcotics--then probably not. You shouldn't be concerned about a failed drug profile assessment (testing positive) while taking this drug. If you are going to attempt to join the military, know that Strattera's only indication is ADD/ADHD for children, teens and adults in the US and other countries abroad. this may raise red flags for recruiters telling them you have a diagnosis of ADHD. Other psychiatric disorders will also disqualify you from duty. I'm only saying this since there is high comorbidity among having ADHD and other disorders. I know this disqualification to be true in the US, but am not sure about other countries policies. Otherwise, most tests will only scan for a handful of substances. I doubt a rather new drug (non stimulant) will show up as anything. Hope this helps! Sorry for the overkill. Note I am not a doctor and your physician would be a valuable asset if you have any more questions.
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No, being transgender or transsexual is not the same as having schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder characterized by distorted thinking and perception, while being transgender refers to a person's gender identity not aligning with the sex assigned at birth. It is important to avoid linking these two separate aspects of human experience.
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There is no direct link between Asperger's syndrome (a form of autism) and being transgender. However, individuals with Asperger's may approach their gender identity differently due to their unique way of processing social cues and norms. It's important to treat each person's gender identity and neurodiversity as separate aspects of their identity.
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Dissociative Identity Disorder, commonly known as split personality disorder is a psychiatric disorder in which the patients displays two or more distinct identities (like alter egos). Each identity is completely different to the other with their own habits and ways of interacting with the world. For DID to take place the personalities must both routinely take over the persons behaviour. The person will have no recollection of what happened whilst being controlled by the other personality nor will have knowledge of the existence of the other identity.
Symptoms include: unexplainable headaches and body pains, depression, severe memory loss, flashbacks of abuse or trauma, unexplainable phobias, comorbidity (the presence of another disorder medical or psychological), sudden anger without cause.
Patients with DID have often suffered severe childhood trauma or abuse.
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Intertrigo is the word used to describe a rash in body folds. Affected skin is reddened and uncomfortable. Intertrigo is particularly common in those who are overweight. Body folds (flexures) are prone to inflammatory rashes because of: * Relatively high skin temperature * Moisture from insensible water loss and sweating cannot evaporate * Friction from movement of adjacent skin results in chafing Bacteria and yeasts which are normally resident on the skin multiply in such environments and may result in further damage to the skin. Intertrigo is an inflammatory condition of skin folds, induced or aggravated by heat, moisture, maceration, friction, and lack of air circulation. The condition frequently is worsened or colonized by infection, which most commonly is candidal but also may be bacterial, fungal, or viral. Intertrigo commonly affects the axilla, perineum, inframammary creases, and abdominal folds. Diaper dermatitis shows significant overlap with intertrigo. Intertrigo is a common complication of obesity and diabetes. Intertrigo develops from mechanical factors and secondary infection. Heat and maceration are central to the process. Opposing skin surfaces rub against each other, causing erosions that become inflamed. Sweat, feces, urine, and vaginal discharge may aggravate intertrigo in both adults and infants. == Intertrigo is common, especially in hot humid environments. The condition is a common complication of diabetes, and it affects most infants as a component of diaper dermatitis. As a complication of more serious disease, intertrigo should be considered a comorbidity. Intertrigo becomes most serious as a source of secondary infection. Intertrigo has no racial predilection. Intertrigo has no sex predilection, other than that from anatomic differences. Intertrigo affects people who are very old and very young because of reduced immunity, immobilization, and incontinence. * Intertrigo usually is chronic with insidious onset of itching, burning, and stinging in skin folds. * * When acute discomfort is noted, consider secondary infection. * * Intertrigo commonly is seasonal, associated with heat and humidity or strenuous activity in which chafing occurs. * * In addition to obesity and diabetes, hyperhidrosis may be a risk factor. * * Additional factors that predispose individuals to perineal intertrigo include urinary or fecal incontinence, vaginal discharge, or a draining wound. * * The appearance of intertrigo is dependent on the skin area involved and the duration of inflammation. Erythema and weeping may progress to maceration and crusting. Fissuring may follow erosion. Pustules or vesicles may herald infection. In the perineum, depths of the skin folds are involved compared to purely irritant diaper dermatitis in which only convex surfaces are involved. * * Any skin fold may be involved with intertrigo. In adults or infants who are obese, skin folds are accentuated, and inflammation may occur under pendulous abdominal folds, in neck creases, or in popliteal or antecubital fossae. * * As the mandible shrinks in elderly persons and the vertical dimensions decrease around the mouth, inflammation and candidiasis can occur under the accentuated nasolabial fold that develops. * * Initiating factors include friction, perspiration, maceration, or irritation from stool, urine, drainage, or topical agents. * * Autoeczematization and infection also may be factors. * * Whether infectious agents play a primary role or simply are common secondary agents is controversial. * * * *
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Comorbidity is extremely common in individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorder. As the person gets older, the APD typically wanes to some extent, and it is common for anxiety disorders, depression and other mood disorders to develop. Additionally, the extensive substance abuse of many persons with this disorder contribute to the development of secondary illnesses.
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Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly. Symptoms can include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and difficulty with maintaining relationships and daily functioning. Treatment typically involves a combination of medications and therapy.
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Having Lived with a borderline NPD there are a few key differences... A true narcissist is almost totally wrapped up in themselves, and the entire world revolves around their needs and desires. The borderline I lived with had moments of minor concern for others, to a point of actually seeming to care how I felt or what I needed... She bought me a large tool box for Christmas, and had to lug it into the front room. It was to large to lift, but she managed to wrap it sitting on the floor. The tol box was a great thought for a present, but, I was constantly reminded of how much she cared for me because of the extra effort she had to go through to get it into the house and wrap it etc... and she usually reminded me when others were around... just to re-enforce my acknowledgement of how much she cared about me because of what she did... subtle but mostly it was about her... Thank the stars I am living alone now... after 10 yeaars I just had to 'walk away' from that abusive relationship...but still got a lawyer to protect my interest in the material properties...
Think of a continuum, with Sensitivity at one extreme end and Insensitivity at the other.
A Narcissist is close to the Insensitivity end, but a Borderline is close to the Sensitivity end.
A Narcissist is halfway psychopathic. The difference is that they do have normal emotions. But they have no empathy.
A Borderline can often be empathic to a fault, taxing his or her strength and putting others before him or herself until it becomes health-threatening.
Borderlines have an extremely alert cerebral cortex and are easily excited. And they are most often excruciatingly sensitive. Often, they also have an overbearing and self-punishing conscience.
AnswerThere are many similarities. Actually the Borderline and Narcissist both are wrapped up in their own universe with little or no concern for others and how their behavior affects others. However the N is wrapped up in his own self image and buries his emotions while the BPD is wrappd up in their imediate needs and have no control over their own emotions. The BPD is capable of empathy however because they have feelings for themselves as far as pain rejection etc. She only seems to empathize with you for a while only and *ONLY IF* it pertains to her universe.NPD expects others to revolve around his universe as if to be a satellite dependent on worshipping him as a god. While the BPD wraps her universe around you as if to FUSE your very existense to themselves, you are her universe. Both NPD and BPD are extremely fearfull of abandonment but handle it in two different ways. BPD will cling to you while the NPD ever concious of his self image will abandon you before you have a chance to abandon him. Both of them have excessive Rage emotions built up. The BPD will dump on you while the NPD dumps you alltogether. ( I use male for NPD and female for BPD because that is how the genders are likey to be diagnosed - however either geneder can suffer from either disorder)
BPD has an arrested emotional development set at age three while NPD is set at age six. Some authorities suggest its all all along the same continuim as Narcissistic Personality Disorder. With NPD at one end and BPD at the other. They are both in the same "B" cluster of personality disorders also with histrionic and antisocial personality disorders. IN fact many BPDS have been co-morbidly diagnosed as also having NPD. The degree of functionality among three of them is something like this Histrionics are more able to function in society than narcisssists who in turn fare better than Borderlines.
Those close to Borderline or Narcissist will find ways to deal with them are very much the same. Also the effect they have on others close to them are stikingly similar. Manipulating, lies, deception, self centeredness. and most of all a complete lack of concern for anyone but themselves. They just chose to cover it up in different ways.
I know all this because my so called "mother" was a full blown (diagnosed) Borderline Personality Disorder and eventually got locked up because of it. I have also had two "relationships" with NPDs decades apart. Looking back the characteristics of them were nearly identical to Mommie dearest. They just concaeled their true intentions better. The first one I had no realization what was going on until it was too late and I'd been burned - Bad. the second one i found out just in time and GOT OUT!
Anyone that has been raised by a borderline or narcissist will have a tendency to attract N's because they have already been "trained". If you even think you are getting involved with one of either get out now. They are nothing more than a parasite set to suck the very life out of you.
***Many people with BPD can and do recover if they are willing to get help and examine how their actions have affected others. Because they can empathize - just like a 3 year old can - it is possible for them to "grow up" mentally and emotionally with the help of a therapist/psychiatrist/support group. Doctors used to believe that is was very difficult to treat BPDs but are now finding that those diagnosed in their 20s often overcome many of their BPD behaviors by their 30s. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ABANDON a loved one with BPD. It's just like dealing with an alcoholic - you may have to pull away in order for them to get help, but once they do, they can see the error in their ways.
i was diagnosed Borderline and i have almost recovered now. its taken 7 years. but i didn't try find my identity in another person, i felt i didnt really have an identity and didnt like myself so i tried to use other things to gain a sense of being. at the same time i often felt very in need of compliment sto bolster my fluctuating ego.
AnswerBoth disorders tend to over-emphasize the centrality of the person who has the disorder in the wider scope. The differences tend to be in terms of motivation and the payoff.
BPD tend to be heavily driven by a bipolar fear - fear of being hurt through intimate exposure of themselves to others, and fear of being isolated and abandoned. One may argue that these are two sides of the same fear, but with regards to the social expression of this fear, it results in rapid and unpredictable flip-flopping between adoration and repulsion.
NPD tend to be heavily driven by autoerotic interest - pleasing themselves takes on a higher priority than fearing retribution, although high profile NPDs also tend to share paranoia - they seek to defend their perfect image of themselves and are easily frustrated by confrontations or challenges to their self-image.
Both disorders can result in the individual losing all sense of boundaries of self due to lack of emotional discipline. The difference is often that BPD will recognize and admit that they have feelings of inadequacy and will even use expression of those feelings to prevent isolation. NPD will never recognize such feelings - the external world serves either to support their grandiosity or it cowers in secretive jealousy.
Both disorders also include the attitude that they are special cases and therefore have special entitlements or are above the law. In the case of BPD, this can result in erratic stalking behavior or pre-emptive defense tactics that come off to stable individuals as excessive and/or overtly aggressive. In the case of NPD, this results in exploitative behavior towards any who are perceived as weak, poor, naive, etc. Many sexual abuse cases involve NPD - often with children who were also raised by NPD parents and are thereby groomed to respond to the emotional needs of adults. NPD patients often struggle with pornography and narcotics addictions.
Both disorders utilize deceit. BPD will unconsciously rescript historical events in order to justify their behavior and avoid shame and ostracism. Deceit for a BPD is closer to an involuntary trauma response. NPD will consciously fabricate historical events to portray a reflection of their ideal self-image. Deceit for an NPD is a form of willful self-delusion.
BPD has slightly better treatment odds than NPD - though both disorders are very challenging for any therapist to treat. In most cases treatment stops either because of the client's grandiosity or paranoia. At times treatment stops when clients become too much of a drain on the therapist's psyche or time schedule.
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It seems this is written with an intention to undermine someone with a condition that is hardly. Their fault, as if a lack of empathy would be something someone could even consciously choose? Choosing this would only denote a lack of empathy to begin with. If the intention is to trick someone into feeling something then perhaps re-think the aim here ask yourself weather or not it is morally ethical and what it reflects about you and your intentions, are they just a bit hypocritical? Have a bit of respect for your fellow human being as they are; not as what you would prefer them to be. It's not a trick, but you might just ask whether the sociopath is "messing with your head." Ask, don't accuse. The arrogance of some sociopaths allows them to accept the challenge that they can continue to play mind-games with you even if you are well AWARE of their proclivity to take advantage of others. Reveling in their victories, handing you a weapon with which to defend yourself can be tempting for these people. A suggestion for those who need to "expose" a sociopath may be to offer some humility to remove some of the sweetness of the victory. "Look, half of what you say I don't understand. If this is a mistake, I could use some help avoiding it. What should I do?" Admitting you're an easy target removes the challenge. They've won already. What's the point? The other side of it is you've asked for their help. Sociopaths may lie by omission, use info you don't have, or deceive in innumerable ways, but if you ASK them, straight out, to guide you? Again: too easy. You are no longer a "challenge" or opponent. You become someone seeking his or her protection. This feeds their ego in a way different from hurting you. No longer perceiving you as a threat or even a target worthy of their intellect, you are in a position to be defended. This can mean they are ready to hurt others who threaten you. This approximates affection and caring for them. You may not like what they do on your behalf and they are all too ready to turn on you if you become an obstacle to other plans they have. Just so you know, if you tame the beast, you're not "out of the woods." It's in their nature to take down threats and they're on guard for what they perceive as "changing circumstances". Imagined betrayal to the point of paranoia is a possibility.
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