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Recent Articles by Dr. Gonzalo Ramirez

Conduct Disorder: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Conduct disorder is a behavioral disorder marked by aggression, manipulation, defiance, and lack of empathy. It may affect school, family, and social life, and treatment can include therapy and, in some cases, medication.

Anxiety

Anxiety in Children: Common Symptoms & How to Help

Anxiety in children may cause irritability, crying, nightmares, and sleep problems, especially during stressful life changes. This article outlines common symptoms, possible causes, and simple ways to help a child manage anxiety.

Abdominal Pain

Pain in Lower Left Abdomen: 15 Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Pain in the lower left abdomen can result from gas, constipation, diverticulitis, kidney stones, or hernias. In women it may be linked to menstruation, ovarian cysts, or endometriosis. Symptoms, possible causes, and warning signs that require medical care are outlined.

Mental Health

Misophonia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Misophonia causes intense negative reactions to everyday sounds like chewing or breathing. Symptoms include anger, anxiety, avoidance, and sometimes physical stress signs. Diagnosis may involve audiometry; treatment includes therapy and coping strategies.

Diseases and Conditions

Tourette Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Tourette syndrome is a neurological condition that causes motor and vocal tics. Covers common symptoms, possible genetic causes, diagnosis, and treatment options like CBT, medications, and botulinum toxin injections.

Headache

Ice Pick Headache: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Ice pick headache (primary stabbing headache) causes seconds-long, sharp head pain linked to poor sleep, stress, fatigue, dehydration, colds, migraines, or tension. Persistent or frequent episodes may need medical evaluation to rule out stroke, aneurysm, or brain tumor.

Symptoms

Groin Lump: 8 Possible Causes (& What to Do)

A groin lump can indicate various conditions, ranging from a reactive lymph node due to infection or an STI to more serious issues like an inguinal hernia, boils, or even cancer. Identifying symptoms such as redness, fever, or pain helps determine the cause and the need for treatment like surgery or medication.

Diseases and Conditions

Biliary Sludge: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Biliary sludge is a buildup of cholesterol and calcium salts in the gallbladder that thickens bile and may impair digestion. It is often symptom-free but can cause abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, and increase the risk of gallstones. Causes, diagnosis, and treatment options are outlined, including diet and medication.

Diseases and Conditions

Swollen Lymph Nodes in Armpit: 10 Causes (& How to Treat)

Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit often signal infections like folliculitis, boils, or lymphadenitis. This immune response fights pathogens but can also result from autoimmune diseases, vaccine reactions, or cancer. Medical assessment is vital for persistent lumps to identify the exact cause and start treatment.

Symptoms

Why Do I Feel Nauseous? 13 Possible Causes (& How to Treat)

Feeling nauseous can stem from diet changes, infections, pregnancy, migraines, motion sickness, medications, or intense exercise. If wondering “why do I feel nauseous,” learn the common causes, related symptoms, and ways to ease discomfort and support recovery.

Depression

14 Common Depression Symptoms (w/ Online Symptom Checker)

Depression symptoms include persistent sadness, crying spells, irritability, fatigue, sleep changes and reduced interest in daily activities. Learn how emotional, physical and behavioral signs develop, why they vary, and when they may indicate the need for professional evaluation.

Phlegm

Green Phlegm: What It Means, 9 Possible Causes & Treatment

Green phlegm can be a sign of infections like sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, or severe COVID-19. It happens when white blood cells called neutrophils release green proteins into the mucus. Treatment depends on the cause and may include antibiotics, nasal sprays, or antivirals.

Diseases and Conditions

Brain Fog: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Brain fog causes cognitive difficulties like poor concentration, memory problems, and mental fatigue. Learn what can trigger brain fog, such as stress, lack of sleep, or long COVID, how it’s diagnosed, and the most effective treatment and lifestyle strategies to improve focus.

Depression

5 Ways to Cure Depression: Medications, Psychoherapy & More

Learn how to cure depression with different treatment approaches, including psychotherapy, antidepressant medications, alternative therapies, and neuromodulation. Find out how long treatment may last, whether depression is curable, and key strategies to improve recovery and well-being.

Depression

What Causes Depression? 7 Causes & How to Treat

Learn what causes depression, including genetic, biological, psychological, and social factors. Discover how pregnancy, medications, stress, and chronic illness contribute to the condition, along with treatment options like antidepressants, therapy, and lifestyle changes.