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This article will discuss eating disorders, including key facts, statistics, mortality rates, and causes. Many people with eating disorders eat too little or too much. They may also have a distorted body image, a fixation on their weight, and/or low self-esteem. tommaso79 / Getty Images In some cases, they may be fatal. Treatment for eating disorders typically involvespsychotherapyand/or medication. Residential treatment may be necessary in severe cases. How Common Are Eating Disorders?...

There are a few dietary restrictions when it comes to consuming certain foods for individuals who have diabetes. This is due to the carbohydrates, additives, and glycemic levels in certain foods. Studies have shown that consuming high amounts of white rice increases the risk of diabetes by 11%. Rani Sr Prasiththi / EyeEm / Getty Images Healthy Rice Options Whenconsuming rice, it is important to be mindful. It is important to speak with a healthcare professional before you add any foods to your diet....

Extra planning will be important to keep blood sugars in a good range. Carbohydrates impact blood sugar the most. They do not need to be avoided, but rather monitored. AnnaStills / Getty Images These whole foods should be incorporated into a balanced eating plan that supports diabetes management and overall health. One of the ways to prevent insulin resistance is weight loss. Ideas include: Dinner Dinner is a time when you might worry about overeating....

People use ECA stacks to improve exercise performance and lose weight. However, ECA stacks have side effects, such as anxiety, mood changes, and sleep problems. Serious safety risks also include heart attacks, seizures, stroke, and sudden death. EyeEm Mobile GmbH / Getty Images What Is in an ECA Stack? However, it is highly regulated and requires a valid photo ID for purchase. The ECA stack can be particularly dangerous if you have heart-related problems....

It is commonly called a bruise. Ecchymosis is different from a hematoma, which is a swollen, discolored area of clotted blood. Both conditions are resulting from traumatic injury. Jay_Zynism / iStock / Getty Images Ecchymosis can occur anywhere there is skin, or in a mucous membrane, including the mouth. Unlike hematoma, ecchymosis does not cause any raising of the skin. They describe similar injuries, but they are not the same thing....

This is often referred to as treatment-resistant depression. This includes severeagitationinAlzheimer’s diseaseandother kinds of dementia. When it was initially developed, there were far fewer safeguards in place. Westend61 / Getty Images In these cases, if other interventions are ineffective, some physicians may recommend ECT treatments. How Is ECT Administered? Electroconvulsive therapy involves the administration of electrical stimulation to the brain which causes a briefseizure. Before undergoing ECT, a person is givengeneral anesthesiaand medication to relax their muscles....

Conditions that affect your immune system, such as eczema and asthma, often occur together. Learn more about the link between eczema and asthma in this article. However, both conditions lead to excess inflammation in your body. Verywell / Michela Buttignol Symptoms come and go, depending on your triggers. Although eczema is uncomfortable, it is not life-threatening. Asthmais a chronic disease that affects the lungs. Severe asthma attacks can be life-threatening....

Menopauseis a time of significant change, and skin changes are common. You may have noticed that your skin has become drier and more sensitive over time. This may be due to menopause, aging, or both. PansLaos / Getty Images Eczemais a common inflammatory skin condition that causes the skin to become red, irritated, and itchy. Eczema may be related to menopause because the skin is affected by hormonal changes. Its estimated that more than 31 million Americans have been diagnosed witheczema....

When a person is actively experiencing symptoms of the condition, it’s called a flare-up or flare. Triggers are things that aggravate or cause an eczema flare-upand they vary. The biggest trigger for eczema flare-ups in one person may be different from that of another. Olga Rolenko / Getty Images Identifying your individual triggers can help you prevent and manage flare-ups. Some of the most common triggers are stress, allergens, irritants, and climate factors....

EH causes a rash and blistering that looks similar to chickenpox. It is also calledKaposi varicelliform. Ellen Lindner / Verywell Symptoms Eczema herpeticum is triggered by exposure to the herpes simplex virus. Ellen Lindner / Verywell Eczema Herpeticum Stages Eczema herpeticum begins as clusters of itchy, painful blisters. After one to two weeks, the blisters will break open and dry. They should be completely healed in two to six weeks....

Eczemaon dark skin often looks purplish, brown, or ash-gray. For this reason, eczema may be misdiagnosed more often in darker-skinned people. In addition, symptoms may be more severe, and scars may be more problematic. Zoe Hansen / Verywell Health It affects people of all ethnicities and skin colors. In contrast, 16.1% of White children and 7.8% of Asian children have eczema. A 2019 study found similar results. Reproduced with permission from © DermNet New Zealandwww....

Eczema on the nails can cause discoloration, grooving, pitting, and other problems. It usually occurs in people who have eczema elsewhere on the body. This article discusses eczema on the nails, what it looks like, and how it is diagnosed. Reproduced with permission from ©DermNet NZ www.dermnetnz.org 2022 It also looks at some of the things you could do to reduce eczema on your nails. This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing....

Despite similarities in their appearance, their causes are very different. This article compares eczema vs. acne and explains how to tell one from the other. It also describes how eczema and acne are treated and if there are treatments that can help both. Boy_Anupong / Getty Images Eczema can affect people of any age but typically starts early in life. Genetics are thought to play a role. Stress can also contribute to flare-ups....