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Understanding Pica: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Pica is an eating disorder where individuals consume non-food items such as soap, hair, paint, and more. It is more common in children and can be caused by factors like malnourishment and mental health conditions. The disorder has different subgroups based on the substances consumed and can lead to

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Understanding Eating Disorders: Types, Signs, Effects, and Recovery

Eating disorders are mental disorders characterized by unhealthy eating habits and can have severe physical and psychological consequences. This article explores the definition of eating disorders, signs to look out for, different types such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Pica, and Purging Di

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Understanding Eating Disorders: Types, Signs, and Recovery

Eating disorders are mental disorders characterized by unusual eating habits that can negatively impact physical and mental health. They manifest in various forms such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, pica, and purging disorder. Recognizing signs like changes in weight, body image obsession, an

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Understanding Anemia: Causes, Symptoms, and Classification

Anemia is characterized by a reduction in hemoglobin (Hg) concentration, hematocrit (Hct) concentration, or red blood cell (RBC) count. Common symptoms include fatigue, weakness, dizziness, and palpitations. Physical signs may include pallor and tachycardia. Pica, characterized by unusual cravings,

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Understanding Eating Disorders: Types, Causes, and Treatment Options

Eating disorders such as OSFED, pica, binge eating, and anorexia are significant conditions that impact health, emotions, and daily functions. They are characterized by persistent detrimental eating patterns. Treatment for OSFED is individualized and can include evidence-based therapies. Binge eatin

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