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Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and Disordered Eating: Clarifying the Overlap.

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Abstract
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Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is estimated to occur in up to 1% of adolescents, with symptoms of dizziness, fatigue, and pain impacting daily functioning. However, many risk factors and symptoms for POTS overlap with those of youth with disordered eating, and adolescents with POTS may be at increased risk for developing eating disorders. Therefore, the present study sought to better understand this overlap. We hypothesized that patients with POTS would have higher than expected rates of weight change, restrictive eating patterns, and food sensitivities.

Year of Publication
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2021
Journal
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Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP
Volume
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42
Issue
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4
Number of Pages
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291-298
Date Published
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2021
ISSN Number
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0196-206X
URL
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https://doi.org/10.1097/DBP.0000000000000886
DOI
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10.1097/DBP.0000000000000886
Short Title
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J Dev Behav Pediatr
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