This condition typically begins in childhood, and the affected child begins to eat excessively (extreme hunger), which leads to chronic overeating (hyperphagia) and developsobesityin later infancy or early childhood. Some people with PWS also develop type IIdiabetesmuch earlier in life. PWS affects ...
Symptoms: Extreme fatigue, raised thirst and hunger, more urination, unusual weight loss The incidence of type 2 diabetes is rising in children and adults in the U.S. If you have symptoms of type 2 diabetes, call your doctor and ask to be tested. While finding out you have diabetes may...
Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that causes extreme sleepiness during the day; some patients experience intermittent and uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during any type of activity. Narcolepsy Symptoms Excessive daytime sleepiness Cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle tone) Hallucinations Sleep ...
Extreme thirst Increased hunger(especially after eating) Dry mouth Upset stomach and vomiting Frequent peeing Unexplained weight loss (despite eating and often feeling hungry) Feeling tired or weak for no reason Vision changes Heavy, labored breathing (your doctor may call this Kussmaul respiration) Re...
Altered Mental Status: Altered Mental Status in persons with diabetes may include inattention, confusion, extreme lethargy, agitation, or unexplained irritability. All of these may be signs that the person has one of several things, including ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome...
Extreme forms of clean eating can be signs of orthorexia, a type of disordered eating. Denial of hunger or weight loss Someone exhibiting eating disorder behaviors may be in denial when it comes to their weight loss or even deny that they are ever hungry. Compulsive exercising Although this ...
If you've ever experienced extreme fatigue, bloating and mood swings right before your period, you may have had premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. PMS is a common condition, affecting about 3 in 4 people who menstruate in the U.S. at some point in their lifetime, per theU.S. Department o...
Avoid restrictive diets or extreme measures that promise rapid weight loss but are unsustainable in the long run. Embrace a healthy lifestyle Ultimately, successful weight loss is not just about reaching a certain amount of lost weight, but about embracing a healthy lifestyle. By making permanent...
Symptoms of hunger, shaking or shakiness, and sweating are typical early warning indicators. In more extreme situations, you can also experience confusion and difficulties focusing.Q. Can I check if I have diabetes myself?A. Certainly, if diabetes is present, you can look for symptoms. They ...
The term “malnutrition” may bring about mental images of starvation, extreme hunger or severe weight loss. However, there are many different ways to define malnutrition. It can even occur in people who may appear otherwise healthy. So what is malnutrition? The official malnutrition definition tra...