irritable

irritable /ir·ri·ta·ble/ (ir´ĭ-tah-b'l)

1. capable of reacting to a stimulus.

2. abnormally sensitive to stimuli.

3. prone to excessive anger, annoyance, or impatience.

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ir·ri·ta·ble (r-t-bl)

adj.

1. Capable of reacting to a stimulus.

2. Abnormally sensitive to a stimulus.

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irritable

1. capable of reacting to a stimulus.

2. abnormally sensitive to stimuli.

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irritable bowel syndrome

see irritable colon syndrome.

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Patient discussion about irritable.

Q. I was diagnosed with "Baker's cyst". The pain in very irritating. what can I do to ease the pain? I was diagnosed with "Baker's cyst". The pain in very irritating but I prefer not to undergo surgery or steroid injections. is there another more "holistic" way to take care of my situation?

A. Here are some more "holistic" options that helped me (though you should consult your doctor before doing anything...):
Knee bracing and quadriceps physiotherapy.
If you don't want surgery and don't want to be injected with steroids, but it is OK with you to suction the cyst - I heard it can help a lot, but I must say I didn't try it.

Q. I am really scared to discuss with him on this issue. Hi! I’m Olivia. These days, my husband is very much irritated, showing anger, extremely sad, try to be lonely , shouts to the core and does not show interest in sex . I am really scared to discuss with him on the issue. When I did discuss with my friend, she said all this might be the symptoms of Bipolar Disorder and advised me to consult a Physician.. Can anyone in this Forum please help me out?

A. Your husband sounds like he is in a depression. There are some thinks i would focus my worry on at this moment. It is not uncommon for people suffering with depression to seclude themselves, they feel like they are no fun to be around and they dont want people to see them in their depression. Having said that being around positive people is good for them. Your friend is right that you should try to convince your husband to speak to his doctor. Approach it with sensitivity and love. You can not force him to do anything but let him know in a very gental way that you are concerned about him and how he has been feeling. Encourage him that there are ways available to him to feel better. Watch his anger and frusterations, those moments would not be the time I brought this topic up with him. In those moments give him space. Remember that he doesnt want to feel the way he does, he doesnt have control over these thoughts and emotions. Your love, patience and support are detramental

Q. I need some help about this. Really I am feeling extremely irritable, unrealistic, sleeping very little but feeling extremely energetic. I need some help about this?

A. It sounds to me like you are experiencing a manic or hypomanic eppisode. Are you on any medications to try and balance your moods? Have you been diagnosed Bipolar?
I would suggest going to see your doctor, now is the time before your mood swings to depression or you begin to get more manic symptoms. There are treatments that can be very helpful. I hope you feel better soon!