Diseases Flashcards

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What is Anorexia?

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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.

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How to treat anorexia?

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Nutritional rehabilitation to normalize weight and eating behavior. Also psychotherapy can also help.

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What is Bulimia?

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Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating called bingeing.

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How can you treat Bulimia?

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The treatment often combines physchotherapy,antide pessants and nutritional counselling.

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What is obesity?

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Abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A body max index over 30 is considered obese.

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How can you treat obesity?

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Eat a healthy reduced diet and excersise regularly.Eat a balaced diet.

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What is Anemia?

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Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the haemoglobin concentration within them is lower than normal.

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How can you treat Anemia?

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You can eat iron rich foods including red meats, fish and legumes. Eat foods rich in vitamin c

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What is diabetes?

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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.

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How can you treat diabetes?

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You need insulin to treat diabetes, You take it using an injection or a pump.

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