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IS hair transplant surgery safe? I know it tends to be women I’m 64 and would like to give it who develop anorexia – but a try. How does it work? I’m worried about my
This procedure is generally grandson’s eating. He’s very safe. It involves moving hair thin. What are the signs to from one area to another. look out for? There are a variety of different Concerns about anorexia techniques and private clinics can be distressing for families. available. It can be quite a There are obviously a lot of long process before good other explanations for why a results are seen and it is not child might be thin. Signs of always successful. anorexia are generally of
eating little food and the I’M 20 and have recently lost weight loss that comes with it. a large amount of weight. It is a complex illness and I Unfortunately it has left a lot of recommend your grandson fresh stretch marks. Is there a see his doctor. way to hide them?
Congratulations on losing so RECENTLY I’ve noticed a pain much weight, which I am sure developing in my left heel as will be beneficial to your the day goes on. Could it be health overall. Unfortunately, plantar fasciitis? stretch marks can be a side There are a few effect of so much weight loss. other possibilities They tend to fade over time when you develop but can take years to do so. It pain in the heel can be really frustrating for but plantar fasciitis people who have made big is one of the most lifestyle changes successfully. common They can also occur during complaints. It HOW does the pregnancy and puberty. occurs when the Body Mass Index
Options for treatment supporting tissue of work? I’m 5ft 10in involve camouflaging the the foot becomes and 12st 7lb. marks. A variety of creams inflamed. It can take several The BMI is a calculation that and lotions are available at months to be resolved. It relates your height to your pharmacies. However, their helps to exercise and address weight. You take your weight impact is likely to be pretty any problems with the way and divide it by your height
the foot is structured. Your minimal on the stretch marks squared. Your own
doctor will be able to advise themselves. calculation gives you a BMI of
you about the best course of Laser therapy is possible
action. 25 – and this puts you just at and, although it won’t the top end of the normal completely remove stretch HOW many X-rays can you range. marks, it can make them less have over a lifetime? I’ve had noticeable. In the most severe five sets of X-rays in my life WHAT is Graves disease? cases cosmetic surgery such and wondered if I’d been It’s a problem affecting the as tummy tucks can be exposed to too much thyroid gland. The body’s own performed but such radiation. immune system causes the procedures aren’t normally There is no limit to how thyroid to become available on the NHS. many X-rays someone can overactive.
Unfortunately The Doc can’t directly reply to individual letters. When in doubt speak to your GP.