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Can a person look healthy but actually be quite sick?
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Healthy looks: Healthy looks can be deceiving. For example, aperson may be taking steroids for an underlying illness. The steroids can give you a rosy look yet one can be seriously ill.
Answered 5/27/2013
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Yes: Yes. Although not common, it can happen.
Answered 5/27/2013
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