Diseases Flashcards
What is Anorexia?
Anorexia nervosais an eating disorder that causes a strong fear of gaining weight. You might have the idea that you are fat while youre dangerously thin.
How to treat anorexia?
Nutritional rehabilitation to normalize weight and eating behavior. Also psychotherapy can also help.
What is Bulimia?
Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating called bingeing.
How can you treat Bulimia?
The treatment often combines physchotherapy,antide pessants and nutritional counselling.
What is obesity?
Abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A body max index over 30 is considered obese.
How can you treat obesity?
Eat a healthy reduced diet and excersise regularly.Eat a balaced diet.
What is Anemia?
Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the haemoglobin concentration within them is lower than normal.
How can you treat Anemia?
You can eat iron rich foods including red meats, fish and legumes. Eat foods rich in vitamin c
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.
How can you treat diabetes?
You need insulin to treat diabetes, You take it using an injection or a pump.