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 Food poisoning is an illness caused by eating contaminated food. It's not usually serious and most people get better within a few days without treatment. In most cases of food poisoning, the food is contaminated by bacteria, such as salmonella or Escherichia coli (E. coli), or a virus.     Signs and symptoms The symptoms of food poisoning usually begin within one to two days of eating contaminated food, although they may start at any point between a few hours and several weeks later. The main symptoms include: ·        F eeling sick (nausea) ·        vomiting ·        Diarrhea, which may contai n blood or mucus. ·        S tomach cramps and abdominal pain. ·        A lack of energy and weakness ·        L oss of appetite ·        A ...

INTRODUCTION Anorexia nervosa is a complicated psychological and highly life-threatening eating disorder.   People with anorexia minimize their food intake intentionally , this occurs due to Obesophobia (fear of gaining weight) , even they are in the underweight category of body mass index (BMI). They start exercising, using laxatives, and even induce vomiting voluntarily in the fear of taking a large number of calories.   Complications are very severe and often lead to many other health conditions . It is reported that people with e ating disorders have the highest mortality rate compared to any other mental illness. PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS Physical signs and symptoms appear as a result of   lack of nutrients , which include: ·           L oss of muscle mass ·         listlessness, exhaustion , and fatigue ·         Low blood pressure ...