People with this eating disorder have a very low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight and a flawed way of seeing their body.
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Adjustment disorders
These are unhealthy reactions to stress that involve emotions and behavior. The response to stress is much more intense than would usually be expected.
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Ringworm (scalp)
Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread, itchy fungal skin infection and how to prevent it.
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Food allergy
For people with food allergies, symptoms can range from annoying to life-threatening. Learn about diagnosis and treatment of this common immune reaction.
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Niemann-Pick disease
A condition passed down in families that affects how the body breaks down and uses fats. Fat buildup in cells damages the nerves, brain and other organs.
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Encephalitis
Learn about this potentially fatal condition associated with inflammation of the brain and what you can do to prevent it.
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Factor V Leiden
This clotting condition can raise the risk of getting harmful blood clots, most often in the legs or lungs.
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Diabetic coma
iabetic coma is a life-threatening disorder that can happen when blood sugar is very high or very low. Learn about its causes, treatment and prevention.
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Pemphigus
Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment and self-care tips for this group of rare conditions that causes blisters and sores on the skin or mucous membranes.
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Dandruff
Find out what causes a flaky scalp and which medicated shampoos and self-care tips can help you manage it.
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Learn more about the causes of this rare disorder of the skin and mucous membranes, its early signs, and whether it's preventable.
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Hyperhidrosis
Learn more about causes, symptoms, treatment and self-care tips for this condition that causes heavy sweating unrelated to heat or exercise.