Student Health Five to 10 million adolescent girls and women have an eating disorder. About 1 million males do. The 3 most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. These eating disorders are a coping mechanism. They result in an obsession with food and/or weight; anxiety around eating; guilt; and […]
Women’s Health Common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. People who have these conditions are obsessed with food and/or body weight. Eating disorders are a way to cope. They are serious health problems and are more common in females than in males. Signs & Symptoms Anorexia Nervosa * Loss of
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Women’s Health Fainting is a brief loss of consciousness. It can last from seconds to 30 minutes. Signs & Symptoms Just before fainting, a person may feel a sense of dread and feel dizzy. She may see spots and have nausea. Her face may turn pale, she could go into a cold sweat, and she
Women’s Health Chest pain can be a warning sign for many things. It is often linked to a heart attack, especially in men. Women should be just as concerned. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women in the U.S. Signs & Symptoms Angina With this, the heart does not get as
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Women’s Health Anemia means that red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in red blood cells is low. Hemoglobin is a protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. Signs, Symptoms & Causes There are many types of anemia. Common ones are low amounts of iron, folic acid (a B vitamin), and vitamin B12.
General Health Conditions Anemia means that red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in red blood cells is low. Hemoglobin is a protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. Common types of anemia are low amounts of iron, folic acid (a B-vitamin), and vitamin B12. Signs & Symptoms * Tiredness. * Weakness. *
