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Continuing good care at home will help you recover from anorexia nervosa. Set goals with your doctor, mental health professional, and registered...
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The cause of bulimia is not clear, but it probably results from a combination of family history, social values (such as admiring thinness), and...
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Home treatment is very important for people who have bulimia. You will set individual goals along with your doctor, nutritionist, and professional...
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Anorexia nervosa (say "an-uh-RECK-see-uh nur-VOH-suh") is a type of eating disorder. People who have anorexia have an intense fear of gaining weight...
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There is no single test that can diagnose anorexia. But this illness has a visible effect on your health and eating habits.If your doctor thinks...
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There are no medicines to treat anorexia nervosa. But if you are depressed or anxious, your doctor may prescribe an antidepressant medicine...
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There is no known way to prevent bulimia. Early treatment may be the best way to prevent the disorder from progressing. Knowing the signs of bulimia...
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Diagnosis of cataracts is based on a medical history and physical exam. Often tests are used to:Confirm the presence of a cataract.Rule out other...
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A small number of adults and children with cataracts may benefit for a short time from eyedrops that widen (dilate) the pupil. These eyedrops...
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A cataract occurs when the lens inside your eye becomes cloudy. Factors associated with clouding include:Aging (age-related cataracts).Overexposure...
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A cataract is a painless, cloudy area in the lens of the eye that blocks the passage of light to the retina. The retina is the nerve layer at the...
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Risk factors for cataracts include: Age. Getting older is a major risk factor for cataracts.Family history (genetics). People with a family history...
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Call your doctor immediately if you have:Severe eye pain.A sudden change in your vision, such as loss of vision or double vision.Call your doctor to...
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Cataracts may remain small and may not be noticeable. They often do not seriously affect vision. And many cataracts do not need to be removed.Some...
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Surgery is the only effective method of treating vision loss caused by cataracts. Cataract surgery is a common procedure that involves removing the...