Responsive Conditions
The following conditions have responded partly or completely to the methods of nutritional or environmental medicine. The more common manifestations are shown in bold.
| Syndromes |
Other Symptoms |
| General |
|
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Diet-resistent obesity
Failure to thrive
Underweight without diagnosed pathology
|
Lethargy
Recurrent gland swelling
Variable local temperature
lntermittent pyrexia
Insomnia
|
| Circulatory |
|
Vasculitis
Thrombophlebitis
Dysrhythmias
Paroxysmal tachycardia
Hypertension
Angina
Fluid retention
Raynaud's disease
|
Palpitations
Easy bruising
Thirst
Cold hands and/or feet
Inappropriate sweating
|
| Mouth / Throat |
|
Aphthous ulcers
Burning mouth syndrome
Recurrent sore throat
Stevens Johnson syndrome
Mucosal blood blisters
Recurrent 'tonsillitis'
|
Sore mouth
Sore tongue
Salivary gland swellings
Herpes labialis
Halitosis
|
| Ears |
|
|
Serous otitis media
|
Tinnitus
Vertigo
|
| Eyes |
|
Conjunctivitis
Vernal conjunctivitis
Glaucoma
Corneal ulcers
|
Variable focal acuity
Itchy eyes
Dry eyes
Subconjuntival haemorrhage
Periorbital oedema
'Panda eyes'
|
| Respiratory |
|
Asthma
Rhinitis (seasonal & perennial)
Nasal polyps
Sinusitis
Alveolitis
Bronchitis
Laryngitis
|
Hyperventilation
Cough
|
| Gastro-intestinal |
|
Irritable bowel syndrome
Non-ulcer dyspepsia
Oesophageal reflux
Hiatus hernia
Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis
Pruritis ani
Post cholecystectomy syndrome
Proctitis
|
Gall-bladder pain
Acute abdominal pain
Recurrent abdominal pain
Food cravings
Abdominal distention
Nausea
|
| Psychological/psychiatric |
|
Depression / hypomania
Seasonal affective disorder
Somatisation disorders
Behavioural disorders
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia
|
Poor concentration
Poor memory
Mood changes
Panic attacks
Irritability
|
| Neurological |
|
Migraine
Other headaches
Hyperactivity
Epilepsy
|
Poor co-ordination
Numbness and tingling
Itch
Restless legs
|
| Urological |
|
Recurrent cystitis
Abacterial cystitis
Nephrotic syndrome
Urethral syndrome
Painful haematuria syndrome
|
Stress incontinence
Urinary frequency
Proteinuria
|
| Genital/Hormonal |
|
Premenstrual tension
Dysmenorrhoea
|
Infertility
Recurrent abortion
|
| Skin |
|
Eczema
Urticaria
Angio-oedema
Acne
Chilblains
|
Cheilosis
Dry or rough skin
Poor healing
|
| Skeletal |
|
Rheumatoid arthritis
Psoriatic & other RhF-ve arthritides
Osteo-arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Gout
|
Backache
Tender bones and muscles
Cramps
|
This information has been adapted with permission from the book Environmental Medicine in Clinical Practice.
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