"someone whose immune system is compromised" - would having an eating disorder count as that?

Question 1
"someone whose immune system is compromised" - would having an eating disorder count as that?...  

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1)   yes. if you have an eating disorder, most likely you aren't getting the nutrients you need for which your immune system is trying to overcompensate. - just curious

2)   They are unrelated.

A compromised immune system means you are more likely to catch a cold or a flu or bacterial infection etc. A compromised immune system is something people have with for example HIV or a cancer patient.

An eating disorder is a psychological issue. Or an issue due to a deficiency such as people who are iron deficient and crave the taste of dirt. Eating disorders are conditions that cause a person to spend most of their waking hours thinking and obsessing about food, weight, calories, and/or body image. These obsessions may cause them to binge eat, starve themselves, or binge and purge.

An eating disorder can have many side effects - Heart disease, poor circulation, shortness of breath and you can become imunocomprised due to lack of nutrition but it is a secondary cause to the primary issue.

The issues themselves are different. Having a earache with a cold is a separate issue to the cold. Having sniffles with a cold is part of the cold. - me

3)   most probably not. Eating disorders are mostly psychological and that is a long ways away from an immune system that's compromised. - 420 circle

4)   Absolutely. Severe malnutrition can cause immunosuppression. - Buddha

5)   Absolutely!! If you don't take in or keep down food, you don't have the vitamins and nutrients needed for a strong, healthy immune system! Trust me, been there and caught everything within a 5 mile radius! - mdfoxy03

6)   i think anorexia do that - Name Not Found

7)   No. An eating disorder might WORSEN a compromised immune system, but it wouldn't actually CAUSE it... So they are two separate things. - Joseph the Second


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Question 2
do you think i have diabetes? please help! :(?...  okay so I was wondering if i might have diabetes because i've been drinking tonssss of water lately and i never seem to NOT be thirsty? and i also have to go to the bathroom like, 10 times a day but i'm guessing its from all the water i'm drinking. I don't have any of the other symptoms of diabetes, so what do you think this is? Is it normal or something?pleasee answer i'm really starting to get scared :(

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1)   talk to your parents about it :)
maybe u can get a check up..



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2)   It doesn't sound like you have diabetes to me. I mean if your legs become numb for no reason.
If you don't have these symptoms Excessive thirst and appetite
Increased urination (sometimes as often as every hour)
Unusual weight loss or gain
Fatigue
Nausea, perhaps vomiting
Blurred vision
Then you are fine. Quit stressing and having aniexty about it :)
continue drinking 2 liters of water a day only. Not fast, but slowly during the day and to avoid diabetes, don't eat that much suguar, nor fat. But sugar is a big 1. Just take care of your body you will be ok :) god less ya happy new year! - Blackprincess011

3)   Check your sugar level is the best way. Don't guess - SM Hassan

4)   It would be better for you to go to your doctor with your questions. S/he will be able to diagnose whether or not you are diabetic. It could be something else. But since this is not normal, please get it checked out. You will feel better knowing rather than guessing. - Teacher's Pet


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Question 3
Does it matter what toothpaste you use for acne?...  People are always telling me that toothpaste helps clear away acne, is this true?
(This question is gunna sound stupid) But if so, does it matter what toothpaste you use?
(like colgate or aquafresh? lol)
I have some acne on my cheeks and I really want to get rid of it, and I'm planning on trying the tootopaste method but idk if it really works?

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1)   No, it doesn't clear up acne. The one thing it will do is make your skin red; its irritating. - Nurse For 20 Years

2)   use the white paste kind not the gel
i can work depending on what type of skin you have.
It should only be used on spots and not on a big area,because the toothpaste will dry your skin.
that's the point of the toothpaste to dry the pimple. - jem

3)   forget get it toothpaste.
lower your intake of salt,i.e packet of chip's has alot of salt.
also use clearasil acne treatment,and do not use soap that has alcohol and perfume in it,
(velvet soap is great) do not use makeup that has perfume and acohol in it as that is a major cause of acne for women.go girlfriend :) - Akurane

4)   its supposed to "dry out" the whitehead pimples. i am assuming they mean the white paste toothpastes, which have a lot of baking soda in them. you could try making a paste with water and baking soda, it would work just the same. i dont think gel would do anything for you.

definitely try using acne treatments, anything with sacilyic acid ( i dont think i spelled that right), proactiv, clearasil, etc. - Erin


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Question 4
Does proactiv acne product really work?...  

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1)   It seems to work for most people. Also, you must use all 2 or 3 (depending on which kind) or not. They work amazing together but not too well separate. I use it.
But I must admit that I have to use a hand soap and THEN proactive for it to work well. - Mary A

2)   i guess it depends on your type of skin. It didn'tk for me. - jem

3)   it works for some, but it didnt work for me..ive tried it a lot of times. but i used differin..it really worked for me, i never gained fully cleared skin, but it gave a huge improvement..i recommend it. - Kristin


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Question 5
what else can my doctor give me for my acne?...  ok iv tried a roll on solution which didn't work and have been on oxytetracycline for around ten months and every time i go back they just say i should carry on using them but there is no improvement,so if i go back and ask for something different is there anything else they can give me that may work as id really like to clear my skin as iv had acne for along time,thanks

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1)   i went to a doctor one time for my acne, they gave me two products to used..i forgot the name for the first, but the 2nd was differin, it really helped. its not fully clear till this day, but it seriously made a huge improvement. - Kristin

2)   You may want to ask you doctor of Retin-A. I develop acne after age 35. This seems to work for me. - ladymistic

3)   I did some research and talked to my doctor to find the most common causes of acne.

• Hormones: The number one cause of acne is the production of sex hormones, known as androgen, that begins at puberty. This is why majority of acne sufferers are adolescents and teens. Hormones are responsible for then acne flare-ups during menstruation and pregnancy.

• When the sebaceous gland is stimulated by androgens, it produces extra sebum. In its journey up the follicle toward the surface, the sebum mixes with common skin bacteria and dead skin cells that have been shed from the lining of the follicle. While this process is normal, the presence of extra sebum in the follicle increases the chances of clogging — and acne.

• Stress: can also cause the production of hormones, such as cortisol, which can aggravate acne. Stress brings upon different hormone levels. With hormone changes the body prompts the skins oil glands to enlarge, secreting more oil. Which causes white heads, black heads and pimples.

• Oily or heavy make up: Heavy make-up clogs the pores and oily make-ups add more oil, which only adds to the problem if oily skin already exists. Cosmetics, especially certain moisturizers, foundations and pomades contain lanolin, petrolatum, vegetable oils, butyl stearate, lauryl alcohol and oleic acid.

• Certain medications and steroids: Vitamins are good for your body, But an excess of vitamins B1, B6 and B12 can cause acne flare-ups. These vitamins are good for the skin, but avoid overuse.

• Diets: For some people, a diet that is high in refined carbohydrates and sugars can actually aggravate their acne.

• Over abrasive cleansing: Harsh exfoliators can damage skin and spread infections.

• Picking and squeezing: This can actually send the infection deeper into the skin and can cause scarring.

• Environmental irritants: such as high humidity and pollution. High humidity actually causes swelling of skin. Pollution is of course is a big cause for clogging your pores.

• Genes: Family members who are also acne sufferers. Acne is inherited and severe cases known as cystic acne usually come from heredity.

And..,

What the skin needs is a product that clears pores and kills bacteria, thus preventing hair follicles from clogging and turning into acne. This is what you should be looking for if you want to get rid of those ugly acne.

Before trying any treatment, I suggest you read this informational source that listed the most effective acne treatments available:

http://www.17acnetreatments.com

P.S. I also know someone who used to suffer from severe acne for 14 YEARS and finally got rid of it completely. She's sharing her story at her site:

http://www.my-acne-solution.com/clicks/clickthrough.html?a=150901


Maybe you could learn from her inspirational story.


Good luck. - SaraMD


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