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Health Encyclopedia: Eating Disorders Symptoms

Symptoms

Possibly the most bewildering symptom of eating disorders is the distorted body image (body dysmorphia). Although people typically associate distorted body image with severe anorexia, one study indicated that distortion may be more prevalent in people with bulimia. People with bulimia were more likely than those with anorexia to overestimate their size. There was also a greater disparity between what they wanted to look like and what they believed they looked like. In another study, peop...

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What is a Leaky Valve?

By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...palpitations - sensations of a rapid, fluttering heartbeat Swollen feet or ankles Heart murmur... Read more »

Medication and Lactose Intolerance: Are You Aware?

By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert

A reader of mine opened my eyes wide. I have a son who is lactose intolerant. So is my sister.... Read more »

Victorious Blisters

By Sara Nash , Health Expert

...were a good three inches high. I stuck them on my swollen feet in the cab ride to Gramercy... Read more »

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Foot Pain: Causes

...disease, can cause foot problems.High Blood Pressure. High blood pressure can cause fluid buildup and swollen feet. The effects of high blood pressure on the nervous and circulatory systems can... Read more »

Foot Pain: Prevention

PreventionThe American Podiatric Medical Association offers the following tips for preventing foot pain:Don't ignore foot pain -- it's not normal. If the pain persists, see a doctor who specializes... Read more »

Periodontal Disease: Symptoms

In general, symptoms progress over time and include:Red and Swollen GumsGum Bleeding. Bleeding of the gums, even during brushing, is a sign of inflammation and the major marker of periodontal... Read more »

Hypothyroidism: Introduction

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck that produces hormones, notably thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which stimulate vital processes... Read more »

Psoriasis: Introduction

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder marked by periodic flare-ups of sharply defined red patches, covered by a silvery, flaky surface. The primary disease activity leading to psoriasis... Read more »

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Diabetic foot care

Diabetic foot care. Information and a diagram on caring for your feet when you have diabetes.... Read more »

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