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Understanding Secure, Ambivalent, Avoidant, and Disordered Attachments Adults can express different attachment styles in close relationships. These general categories can help people understand their relationship dynamics. This article will review how attachments form when a person is young and how they affect adult relationships. Jessica Olah / Verywell It will then discuss each of the four attachment styles. The article will also address how to identify and change your attachment style....

However, some drinks contain things that set off yourIBS symptoms. This article tells you the best drinks options that wont aggravate your system. Soft Drinks Sodas arent a great option because of thecarbonation. Tara Moore/Taxi/Getty Images It puts you at risk for excessive gassiness that can irritate your IBS. Skipping sodas might be a hardship if you like them. But you may be doing your overall health a favor. Guido Mieth/Getty Images...

While that’s true to an extent, differences between the types mattermaking an accurate diagnosis crucial. That may include avoiding triggers, taking allergy medication (antihistamines), orallergy shots (immunotherapy). Some research suggests that non-allergic asthma is more severe than other forms. Get our printable guide for your next doctor’s appointment to help you ask the right questions. Studies also indicate it is more common in women. No test can specifically diagnose non-allergic asthma....

Treatment usually includes medication with talk therapy or psychotherapy. Medication may not be effective for everyone, and alternative treatments may be recommended. Speak with your healthcare provider if you struggle with depression. Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health What Is Depression? It can have severe and lasting effects. Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the United States....

There are two different types ofdyslexia: developmental and acquired. Read on to learn more about the types and subcategories of dyslexia. Chaay_Tee / Getty Images Types of Dyslexia There are no medically official types of dyslexia. Chaay_Tee / Getty Images Instead, all types fall under the larger category of dyslexia. However, the types allow educators to proceed with individualized plans to improve someones reading fluency most effectively. Under the umbrella category of dyslexia, researchers have identified different types based on the cause....

Getting a piercing can be a way to adorn your body nonpermanently. As long as you visit a safe, reputable piercing studio, most body piercings shouldnt produce ill-effects. However, some piercings around the eye come with additional risks. Getty Images /Ryan McVay Learn more about the different types and what complications might occur. Getty Images /Ryan McVay Types of Eye Piercing Several different types of piercings involve the eye area....

Furthermore, hernias can occur in people of any age, from birth to late adulthood. Most hernias are abdominal hernias. The canal contains the spermatic cord and blood vessels. gilaxia / Getty Images The herniated part can then travel through the opening and into the groin or the scrotum. Inguinal hernias can generally be pushed back or even slide back and forth on their own. However, if the segment of intestine gets stuck and strangulates, the situation becomes an emergency....

When you have an itchy, leathery skin rash, your first thought may be allergies. But a skin rash can be triggered by other factors as well, including fungal or bacterial skin infections. Skin rashes can look thick and leathery or appear as small pimples or blisters. Raimo Suhonen / DermNet /CC BY-NC-ND They may appear in different colors and patterns. This article shows pictures of common itchy skin rashes to help identify them....

In these cases, healthcare providers need to methodically exclude all other causes before a diagnosis can be made. This process is calleddifferential diagnosis. Thyroid disease can be diagnosed by performing blood tests to evaluate the T3 and T4 levels. Thomas Barwick / Getty Images Further tests would be performed to pinpoint the underlying cause. PCOS can similarly trigger increases in prolactin levels. One of the more common causes of hyperprolactinemia is a pituitary tumor called a prolactinoma....

When looking at the chest of a person with retractions, they may have a skeletal appearance. Often it will appear that the skin is being pulled in when breathing in these areas as well. The more pronounced it is, the more difficulty the person could be having getting adequate oxygen. Blend Images / Jose Luis Pelaez Inc / Getty Images Retracting can occur in children even if they dont appear to be having trouble with their breathing....

Difficulty breathingwhether it’s wheezing, chest pain or tightness, shortness of breath, or coughingischaracteristic of asthma. As distressing as asthma can be, the disease rarely causes progressive lung damage. But other lung diseases that cause similar symptoms can, and they can worsen if not diagnosed and treated. Theresa Chiechi / Verywell That’s why seeking a proper diagnosis is essential. This article will discuss the types of conditions that can cause symptoms similar to asthma....

Difficulty sleeping is a common problem that affects us all at one point or another. What Is the Circadian Rhythm? Circadian rhythms are the body’s natural processes for changes that occur physically, mentally, and behaviorally. Maria Korneeva / Getty Images These rhythms respond to exposure to light and darkness. Your genes and cues from your environment can impact your body’s circadian rhythm. What Medications Can Cause Difficulty Sleeping? In addition to other causes, several medications can impact sleep quality and your ability to get enough sleep....

In some cases, it could also lead to an intestinal blockage. How Much Fiber Is Too Much? In general, theadequate intake of fiberis 14 grams for every 1,000 calories consumed daily. Mikroman6 / Getty Images However, the exact recommendation may vary based on age, sex, and your medical history. There is no maximum recommendation for the amount of fiber that is too much. Still, some information suggests more than 70 grams of fiber per day increases the risk of side effects....