Eating disorder – It is the major problem in female athletes. It occurs in players who want to improve their appearance in sports like diving, gymnastics, ballet, etc. It can lead to serious eating disorders like anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. Many sports have weight categories like in judo, boxing, wrestling, etc. so athletes try to lose weight. It can show following symptoms- 

• Physical symptoms – accumulation of fatigue, fluctuation in body weight, frequent vomiting, sensitivity to cold, etc. 
• Psychological symptoms – mood swing, anxiety, low self-esteem, obsession with body weight, shape and appearance etc. 
• Behavioural symptoms – eating slowly, hesitation in social gatherings, isolation from friends, frequent trips to washroom shortly after meals, etc. 

Eating disorders can be caused when a person is going through emotional or psychological problems or even due to the peer pressure of the society. Certain people may have genes that increase their risk of developing eating disorders. Osteoporosis is the weakening of the bones due to the loss of bone density and improper bone formation. This condition can ruin athlete’s career because it may lead to stress fractures and other injuries. It remains unnoticed as it takes long time to develop. 

Its symptoms can be back pain, bone fracture or even bad posture. Imbalance of thyroxin hormone can cause bone loss. Hyperthyroidism causes osteoporosis. It can also be caused ‘ due to improper diet leading towards low calcium intake and weakness. It is found mostly in women because of menopause. The estrogen hormone is essential for healthy bones and after menopause level it falls leading to rapid decrease in bone density.