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For general primary care doctors who take care of athletes, what signs and symptoms should I be aware of to make sure I am not missing Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)?

How does approach change based on gender and type or sport/activity
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Family Medicine · Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
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Usually, the first signs I see are a decrease in performance as well as syncope and presyncope. It gets more alarming when periods stop, and they should be considered for inpatient treatment if bradycardia or hypotension is present.

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