Top 70 somatic conditions
Using the search function below, you can search for a complaint or a condition in the Top 70 list of the main conditions linked to challenging behaviour.
Menopausal complaints
What is the menopause? The final menstrual period in a woman's life is called the menopause. The perimenopause ('the change') is 'that time of life' between when menstrual periods become more...Menstrual problems
What are the problems associated with menstruation? Normal menstruation is every 21 to 35 days. The amount and duration of bleeding (2 to 8 days) varies for each woman. The menstrual pattern can...Osteoporosis
What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a skeletal condition characterised by low bone mineral density (bone mass) and a disorder in the structure of bone tissue. This makes the bone more brittle and...Overweight
What is overweight? Overweight is when people weigh more than is good for their health. That is easy to determine with the Body Mass Index (BMI). The BMI shows the ratio between weight and height. A...