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Neutropenia is a hematological disorder in which the body has a very low count of neutrophils which are the most important type of white blood cells that make up 50%-70% of the body's cirulating white blood cells which fight of infections. Anorexia nervosa weakens the body's immune system because it is not getting all of the things the body needs to run therefore compromising the creation of the neutrophils. If the neutrophils are not being produced to fight off infection, then the person becomes sick or weak very easily.
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What is the prognosis for a patient with neutropenia?
The prognosis for mild or chronic neutropenia is excellent. Recovery from acute neutropenia depends on the severity of the patient's infection and the promptness of treatment.
What disorder is related to OCD?
Anorexia
What is cyclic neutropenia?
Cyclic neutropenia is a condition of recurring shortages of white blood cells.
What does neutropenia mean?
Neutropenia is a low level of white blood cells (WBC), which are called neutrophils
Are breathing problems and anorexia related?
Not normally.
Can plethora be associated with anorexia nervosa?
I do not think it can be associated with anorexia nervosa, but I think it can be related with bulimia nervosa
Is anorexia an illness?
It is an illness that causes sickness, weakness, pain etc. Never try it because it is extremely dangerous!
What are the symptoms of neutropenia?
Neutropenia has no specific symptoms except the severity of the patient's current infection. In severe neutropenia, the patient is likely to develop periodontal disease, oral and rectal ulcers, fever, and bacterial pneumonia. Fever.
What health concern related to anorexia was discussed in class as potentially leading to irreversible damage?
Osteoporosis is irreversible in people with anorexia. Other health conditions resulting from anorexia are generally reversible.
How they changes body to anorexia?
Anorexia will starve the body, causing weight loss, hair loss, muslce degeneration, stress on the internal organs, dry skin, brittle nails, weakness, fatigue, and many other problems.
Are there any related diseases to anorexia?
There are plenty of related disorders, but the most common are bulimia and ED-NOS
What is the medical term meaning deficiency of neutrophils?
Neutropenia
