Patricia Bell LMHC

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• Strep Throat: Should I Get My Tonsils Removed?

  Considering the removal of your tonsils, based on the recurrence of strep throat infections, should be discussed with your doctor to determine if you should have the procedure.Can I Still Get Strep After Having My Tonsils Removed?Strep throat is an infection that affects the throat and is caused by...

• What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

  Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is an anxiety disorder that a person develops after witnessing a very stressful and terrifying event. In most cases, the person must have faced a life-threatening event or an incident in which serious injury was involved. Events that trigger fear,...

• How Do You Prepare For a Lupus Appointment?

  Do you have rashes on your skin that does not go away easily? Do they aggravate when your skin sees Sun? Do you feel very weak these days? Do you have fever with no known cause? Do you have painful joints? Do you have swollen legs? Preparation is the key for the right diagnosis and to get the most...

• How is Cholera Diagnosed?

  How is Cholera Diagnosed?Cholera is an acute bacteria disease caused by a bacterium called Vibrio cholerae. Infection with the cholera bacteria can lead to severe vomiting and diarrhea and finally electrolyte loss or dehydration. If not treated, cholera can, in many cases, result in death.In order...

• What Is Cyanosis and Why Does It Occur?

  IntroductionCyanosis is the medical term for a bluish discoloration of the skin, nails, toes, and mucous membranes. It is generally caused by low levels of oxygen in the blood. Normally, blood appears bright red when it is fully oxygenated. However, when blood does not have enough oxygen, it turns...

• What Are Different Cognitive Behavioral Techniques?

  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an effective way of treating several mental conditions such as:...