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An eating disorder characterised by relentless drive for thinness with a fear of gaining body weight associated with self induced behaviors towards thinness.
Urgent medical attention is usually recommended in severe cases by healthcare providers
Can be dangerous or life threatening if untreated
Treatable by a medical professional
Often requires lab test or imaging
Can last several months or years
Common for ages 18-35
More common in females
Family history may increase likelihood
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Anorexia (an-o-REK-see-uh) nervosa — often simply called anorexia — is an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of weight. People with anorexia place a high value on controlling their weight and shape, using extreme efforts that tend to significantly interfere wi...
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What is anorexia nervosa?
Anorexia nervosa (often called anorexia) is an eating disorder and serious mental health condition. People who have anorexia try to keep their weight as low as possible. They may do this in different ways, such as not eating enough food, exercising too much, taking laxatives or making themselves sick (vomit).
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What are the symptoms of anorexia?
Many people with anorexia will also exercise excessively. They may also use other methods to try to control their weight, like using laxatives, vomiting after eating, and taking stimulant drugs. Signs and symptoms of anorexia include: Restricting your food intake means your body isn’t getting enough energy or nutrition.
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How do you deal with anorexia?
People with anorexia often have a hard time trusting others. Go out of your way to show them that they can trust you. Praise and compliment them. It’s good for them to hear that someone thinks they are great, just as they are. Build a support network. Share your concerns with other people who care about them.
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Can anorexia be prevented?
Although it might not be possible to prevent all cases of anorexia, it’s helpful to start treatment as soon as someone begins to have symptoms. In addition, teaching and encouraging healthy eating habits and realistic attitudes about food and body image also might help prevent the development or worsening of eating disorders.
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Anorexia nervosa
Type of eating disorder
Anorexia nervosa (AN), often referred to simply as anorexia, is an eating disorder characterized by food restriction, body image disturbance, fear of gaining weight, and an overpowering desire to be t…
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Other namesAnorexia
Specialty Psychiatry, clinical psychology
SymptomsFear of gaining weight, strong desire to be thin, food restrictions, body image disturbance
Complications Osteoporosis, infertility, heart damage, suicide, whole-body swelling (edema), heart failure and/or lung failure, gastrointestinal problems, extensive muscle weakness, delirium, death
Usual onsetAdolescence to early adulthood
CausesUnknown
Risk factorsFamily history, high-level athletics, modelling, substance use disorder, dancing
Differential diagnosis Body dysmorphic disorder, bulimia nervosa, hyperthyroidism, inflammatory bowel disease, dysphagia, cancer
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Signs and Dangers
Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It can cause severe physical and mental health problems, and even death. But what are the symptoms of anorexia nervosa, and how can it be treated?
More than two-thirds of children and adolescent girls with anorexia do not develop strong bones during their critical growing period. Boys with anorexia also frequently suffer from stunted growth.
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Up to 40 percent of the people that suffer from anorexia may also face Osteoporosis, which means an advanced loss of bone density.
In the U.S., prevalence is lower among Latinx and non-Latinx Black Americans than non-Latinx Whites (APA, 2022).
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Anorexia nervosa is most prevalent in postindustrialized, high-income countries such as the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and many European countries.
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The appearance obsessed society has influenced much of the history of anorexia nervosa. That is why anorexia nervosa is more prevalent nowadays than it has ever been before.
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