I think its a disease in the bones...I know it does exist but i don't know if what it's called and what are the symptoms.
2007-01-05 23:00:54 · 10 answers · asked by Asternight 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I know somebody who have this disease and eats more than the amount of food we eat. Yet still, she's so skinny.
Mind you, I am not fat and I don't ask this to be thin. I am just worried if my other friend have this disease. I just forgot what its called.
If you do know what this is please tell me what it's called and what are the symptoms. I need details.Thanks.
2007-01-05 23:12:50 · update #1
Yes. There is a condition known in layman's terms as failure to thrive. It is also referred to as mal-absorption. That is when the body isn't able to break down the nutrients the body takes in via eating in the digestive tract. It is very serious. That is truly the meaning of it goes in one end and out the other. The digestive system is not able to take all the needed nutrients and vitamins from the food eaten and break it down small enough to be absorbed into the blood stream. It is very serious. One is labelled malnourished even though they eat everyday.
Hyper-thyroidism is another common cause along with high metabolic rate.
How sweet of you to care so much about your friend. Kudos to you. I always say love yourself the way you are, fat or thin. As long as one person on this planet loves you, you will be okay no matter how fat or thin you are.
2007-01-05 23:14:25 · answer #1 · answered by sherijgriggs 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
any chronic disease not treated, "you'll never get fat." i don't know a disease in the bones that you'll never get fat. probably cancer of the bones. there is a disorder of the adipose tissue, the lipodystrophies, where your body totally lacks body fat. check with you friend, probably a familial or genetic disorder.
2007-01-06 07:19:55 · answer #2 · answered by matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it used to be believed that you wouldn't get fat if you had leukemia, but Anorexia Nervosa is the only "disease" that will keep you from getting fat, symptons, no to minimal food intake, excessive desire to excercise, poor self-image, laxative abuse, etc.
A good diet in conjuction with moderate excercise has always been the healthiest way to not get fat
2007-01-06 07:13:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anorexia Nervosa.
2007-01-06 07:02:16 · answer #4 · answered by Created A Madman 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
When you get rid of "i think of food 24/7" disease you might get it
2007-01-06 07:09:20 · answer #5 · answered by Hunter_boy* 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yep. Its called high metabolism
2007-01-06 07:02:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think a thyroid problem can make you skinny.
2007-01-06 07:03:16 · answer #7 · answered by Scorpius59 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Someday it will catch up to you.
2007-01-06 07:06:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-01-06 07:05:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Please don't forget to tell me if there is anything like that.
2007-01-06 07:02:48 · answer #10 · answered by Ajay 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋