Answer:
B. Bulimia
Explanation:
See below for a description of each case:
Anorexia (also known as Anorexia nervosa) is an eating disorder characterized by abnormally low body weight. It's similar to the starving of oneself to achieve lower weight, but this is unhealthy. It's very common (more than 3 million cases per year in US) and is treatable. This can last for several months or years and is more common in females from ages 18–35.
Some symptoms include:
Extreme weight loss
Thin appearance
Fatigue and insomnia
Bluish discoloration of the fingers
Hair that thins, breaks or falls out
Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation)
Dry or yellowish skin
Dehydration
Bulimia (also known as Bulimia nervosa) is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating, followed by methods to avoid weight gain (ie. vomiting). It's very common (more than 3 million cases per year in US) and is treatable. It can last several years or be lifelong and are more common in females from ages 18–35.
Some symptoms include:
Binge eating
Forceful vomiting
Long-term fear of gaining weight
Overuse of laxatives or diuretics
Use of supplements or herbs for weight loss
Excessive exercises
Stained teeth (from stomach acid)
Obesity is a condition characterized by abnormal or excessive fat accumulation. It's extremely common (more than 3 million cases per year in US) but is treatable. It can last several years or be lifelong. Family history may increase likelihood for some types.
Some symptoms include:
Above average body weight
Sleep apnea- a condition in which breathing is irregular and periodically stops during sleep
Skin problems caused by moisture that accumulates in the folds of your skin
Osteoarthritis in weight-bearing joints, especially the knees
Parkinson's disease is a chronic and progressive movement disorder, meaning it weakens the control of movements of the body over time. It's fairly common (more than 200,000 cases per year in US). There are treatments to manage the condition but there is no known cure. This can last several years or be lifelong. It's more common in 60+ years old males.
Some symptoms include:
Tremors, trembling of hands, arms, legs, jaw and face
Stiffness of the arms, legs and trunk
Slowness of movement
Poor balance and coordination
Speech difficulty
