Hallucinations are medically defined as apparent perception of an external object while the fact is that no such object is present. They are false or distorted sensory experiences that appear to be real perceptions to the person which is hallucinating. What is important about these sensory impressions? It is important to know that they are generated by the mind rather than by any external stimuli. Hallucinations could be seen, heard, felt, and ev ...

Night eating syndrome, also called the Nocturnal eating syndrome, is a very specific disorder where the affected individual wakes up several times during the night and is unable to fall back asleep unless they eat something. Foods eaten during these episodes are often high in caloric content and unhealthy. These eating episodes usually occur in secret and any evidence of them is often hidden from others. Studies have proven that this behavior see ...

Low back pain is the pain affecting the lower part of the back. The pain felt in the  lower back may come from the spine, muscles, nerves, or other structures in that region. It may also radiate from other areas like mid or upper back, a hernia in the groin, or a problem in the testicles or ovaries. It is described as: •    Acute if it lasts less than 6 weeks. •    Sub-acute if it lasts 6-12 weeks. &bu ...

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. It is important to know that person will not suffocate during these episodes, as some may think, although they could occur repeatedly throughout the night. People with sleep apnea partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the morning they may not be aware of the disturbances. Symptoms of sleep apnea People who suffer from sleep ap ...

Hypochondria is a mental disorder in which the person has the belief that he or she is suffering from a serious illness. Hypochondriacs often require constant reassurance, sometimes from multiple doctors, family and friends which may represent a big problem. This fear of disease or preoccupation with symptoms is not only unpleasent but it interferes with the patient's daily life in a negative way.The most common fears are related to illnesses suc ...