1. commonly affected: female athletes are most commonly affected by Red-s syndrome, When a female athlete doesn't get enough energy to support her body during intense exertion, this can lead to chronic underperformance.
2. Red-s symptoms: disordered eating, fatigue, hair loss, cold hands and feet, dry skin, noticeable weight loss, increased healing time from injuries such as lingering bruises, increased incidence of bone fracture and cessation of menses.
3. Red-s syndrome treatment: increase in dietary intake, a reduction in exercise, or both. Energy-rich supplemental drinks and exercise rest days are often initial steps. In collegiate athletes, weight gain is the strongest predictor of resumption of normal menstrual function.
4. Related health problem: syndrome in which disordered eating (or low energy availability), amenorrhoea/oligomenorrhoea, and decreased bone mineral density (osteoporosis and osteopenia) are present.
5. What is Red-s: A condition of energy deficiency casing adverse effects on all bodily system, it affects both male and female athletes
