Prompt treatment will usually keep the condition from progressing, but some cases are very resistant to treatment and may require hospitalization. ... Anorexia is believed to be primarily an illness of the mind or illness of psychological origin; however, it has significant medical and physical consequences. ... Prompt treatment will usually keep the condition from progressing, but some cases are very resistant to treatment and may require hospitalization. ... While awareness and treatment have improved, no one has yet defined what triggers the problem. ... Treatment described in an April 8 su...

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(P.26 Anorexia) Loss of appetite or refusal to eat anything is known medically as Anorexia Nervosa. ... Psychological and mental treatment is needed. ... (P. 70 Medical Advisor.) ... " - 3 - (p. 71 Medical Advisor.) ... Without treatment the future for men and women with Eating Disorders are hopeless. ...

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Without treatment, anorexia can cause serious health problems and even lead to death. ... The most effective way treating anorexia combines psychological treatment and medical consultations into one coherent whole. Psychological treatment (psychotherapy) may include either individual or family therapy. ...

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Previous or current medical treatment including diet and/or medication 3. ... Review of previous medical records. ... Symptoms that require medical intervention are seizure and loss of consciousness. The treatment for low blood sugar is to give your body sugar and fast (www.jfd.org). ... The treatment is to call a doctor immediately and to drink fluids without sugar (www.jfd.org). ...

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There are many different treatments to help reduce and prevent obesity. The British Medical Journal reports that "Reductions of 500 to 1000 kcal are needed to produce weight loss at recommended levels of 1 or 2lb (0.45 or 0.090 kg) a week, (Noel et.all)." ... Hitchcock, Pugh, Jacqueline A, Crawford, BMJ British Medical Jornal. 10/05/02 Vol 325 Issue 7367 "The Care and Feeding of Kids". ...

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Most of the time anorexia is accompanied by strict exercise regimens. 3 There are two types of treatments for anorexia, psychological and physical. Successful treatment usually includes continuous medical care, regular therapy, nutrition counseling, and sometimes medication. Sometimes antidepressants are used for the treatment of eating disorders, however they are not always effective for anorexia. ...

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Introduction: I. Anorexia and bulimia nervosa A. Over 90% Americans have been afflicted in some type of eating disorders. An estimated 56% females and 43% males. Eating disorders mostly effect adolescents and young women , the goal is to achieve the "ideal" figure. 1. Eating disorders are c...

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Muslim women will only be seen by female doctors which may not always be feasible and may stop them seeking medical advice. ... In regards to treatment, a holistic doctor or medical practitioner "may use all forms of health care, from conventional medication to alternative therapies, to treat a patient". by seeking out the causes for a person's symptoms long term relief rather than temporary short term solutions can be offered. ... The treatment plan recommended in such a case may include medication, but could also include suggestions as to "lifestyle modifications to help...

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In this paper I will be stating the causes, affects, and treatment for childhood obesity. ... Some major problems or medical conditions can occur from being overweight as a child. ... The emotional effects of childhood obesity are as significant as its medical risks. ...

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Information on the "ANRED" - (Anorexia Nervosa and related Eating disorders) site state that starvation, weight loss, and related medical complications are quite serious and can result in death. ... According to John McDonalds (Medical and Health-Related articles) treatment is available but the largest obstacle in treating Anorexia is that those who suffer from the disorder do no want to be treated. ...

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For this reason, calcium and hormone supplements are used as part of the medical treatment. ... With the help of a medical physician, a psychotherapist, and a dietitian anorexia patients can be on their way to recovery. ... Both require careful medical attention. ... Eating disorders are nothing to play with; so suspected individuals should be reported to family members or medical physicians. ...

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In the past there has been many treatments for patients such as insulin shock therapy, force-feeding, tube feeding, sleep therapy, and using medication to stimulate the patients appetite. ... These treatments are used and are affective for short term as the patient may regain some of the weight they have lost. But these treatments should not be used as they do not allow the patient to relearn normal eating habits and because of this they often cause feelings of loss of control and panic. ... Patients need treatment by an individual who can offer sympathetic support and understand the patien...

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However, Doctor Nazrat Mirra of Children's National Medical Center refers to these percentages as "the tip of the iceberg". She claims that more often than not obesity isn't recorded in hospital records because insurance companies won't pay for treatment until a patient is diagnosed with a formal illness. ...

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Magill'S Medical Guide (Online Edition) (2014): Research Starters. ... Magill'S Medical Guide (Online Edition) (2014): Research Starters. ... Magill's Medical Guide (Online Edition), 2014 offers an in depth analysis of childhood obesity including the prospects and perspective according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In this guide Moglia and Kenneth discuss the causes and effects of the issue at hand, also giving reader's information on the most effective treatments and therapy possible to avoid child obesity....

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Also, a variety of illnesses, including cancer, diabetes and heart diseases, are directly related to obesity and the medical costs are very expensive. ... According to American obesity association persons with obesity are at risk of developing one or more serious medical conditions, which can cause poor health and premature death. Obesity has been linked to several serious medical conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. ... Certainly, the problem of obesity cannot be solved fully by genetic treatment and evolution, but it can be controlled as we...

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Overall medical studied conclude that a vegetarian diet is easier to digest, provides a wider range of nutrients and keeps our bodies purified. ... This unethical treatment of helpless creatures must stop. Unfortunately there is are no laws against cruelty to animals that are raised for food in the United States, and event he Animal Welfare Act, which governs the ethical treatment of all animals excludes those of which are intended for food.It is up to us as a society to become more educated and make a difference in these animals lives. ... I am asking everyone of you today to explore the alt...

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The average model weighs twenty-three percent less than the average women; the medical standard for anorexia is fifteen percent underweight (Thompson). ... Statistic Only 10% of people with eating disorders receive treatment and only 3%% of those get it at a specialized facility. ...

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Crohn's disease can affect any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus; but it most commonly occurs in the small intestine, medically speaking in the ileum. ... The whole point of that story was to tell you that choosing a good doctor and getting the treatment that you need are extremely necessary to live with this disease. ... Food and Drug Administration has approved the drug infliximab, better known as Remicade, for treatment of moderate to severe Crohn's. ...

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As the medical association states obesity has a lot of different problems. ... The treatment of these diseases among the obese is also less likely to succeed. ... The decreased movement in obese patients with arthritis also makes treatment difficult. ...

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Yet it takes forms, each with different causes, effects, and treatments. ... Malabsorptive hunger is common where water is contaminated and where there is an absence of medical care (Martin, The Washington Times). ...

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"They have an intense fear. It's so overwhelming that they"d rather be dead than fat." (110 Brownwell) An abusive disease that kills ten percent of its victims is Anorexia Nervosa. This self-starvation disorder affects one percent of all females and is a silent killer (1 Powell). Although this disea...

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It is quite troubling how so many female dancers today are led to believe that the only way to feel attractive and be beautiful is to have their bodies consist of nothing but skin and bones. They are striving for an unattainable body figure that is portrayed by the media as being the ideal standard...

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Diabetes is a medical condition that has reached epic proportions in the United States. ... Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body's own immune system destroys the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas, called beta cells (Type 1 Diabetes: Causes, Tests, Symptoms and Treatments," 2005). ...

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"Obesity is understood to be a complex disease requiring multi-faceted treatment. ... According to the American Medical Association, being obese means that 30% of your ideal body weight is constituted by fat. ... Blackburn, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of surgery and associate director of the Division of Nutrition at Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. ... The medical profession focuses heavily on the elimination of fat despite the fact that numerous studies have shown that weight-loss efforts during childhood are largely unsuccessful and can b...

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Thesis Statement: I believe that becoming a vegetarian is one of the best things you can do to improve your health, environment, and the advancement of our planet. I. Introduction A. (Attention Getter) Have you ever thought about why you eat what you eat? B. (Justification) I have some inform...

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