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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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Ask the Expert: Link between Swollen Feet and Nerve Damage?

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

Dear Dr. Borigini,I have chronic lower back pain and hip pain related to a herniated disc,... Read more »

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 »

Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide

Overview Congestive heart failure (CHF) is the result of abnormal and depressed function of the heart for any reason. The most common presentations of this syndrome are the development of shortness... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Introduction

Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. Scientists now believe osteoarthritis results from a combination of genetic abnormalities... 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 »

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Diagnosis

It is very difficult to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome. Even experts do not have a clear definition of what chronic fatigue actually is or what mechanisms in the brain or nervous system... Read more »

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Diabetic foot care

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