Also known as: Eating disorder causing stomach perforation
10-year-old boy who compulsively eats non-food items including pillow stuffing, couch cushions, stuffed animals, books, potpourri, dirt, and lawn furniture. The condition started after his mother remarried and is linked to psychological trauma. His mother also has pica, which she hid from him. He requires gastric lavage after ingesting toxic lawn furniture chemicals.
Also known as: Blocked arteries
Army soldier who passed out and was found to have a significant blockage in his LAD (left anterior descending artery), described as a 'widow-maker.' Initially planned for stent placement, but during surgery his vessels were too calcified, requiring conversion to coronary artery bypass surgery. This disqualifies him from returning to active military duty.
Also known as: Fainting
Soldier passed out on the toilet, initially attributed to too much rest and relaxation, but ultimately discovered to be related to underlying coronary artery disease.
Also known as: Postpartum mental breakdown
Violet is returning from extended treatment after experiencing severe postpartum psychosis following Lucas's traumatic birth. She had been in psychiatric care ('the crazy'), then fled to Costa Rica and New York before finally returning to L.A. to attempt to resume her role as Lucas's mother. The episode explores her recovery and custody issues.