Overview - Anorexia nervosa - NHS
WEBAnorexia 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). This can make them very ill because ...
Anorexia nervosa - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEB20 Feb 2018 · 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.
Eating disorders: recognition and treatment | Guidance - NICE
WEB23 May 2017 · Guidance. This guideline covers assessment, treatment, monitoring and inpatient care for children, young people and adults with eating disorders. It aims to improve the care people receive by detailing the most effective treatments for anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa.
Anorexia nervosa - NHS
WEBFind out what anorexia nervosa is, what causes it, the signs to look out for, and the treatment and support available.
Clinical features | Diagnosis | Eating disorders | CKS | NICE
WEBFor information on specific clinical features associated with the main eating disorders, see the sections on: Clinical features of anorexia nervosa. Clinical features of bulimia nervosa. Clinical features of binge eating disorder. Clinical features of atypical eating disorders.
Anorexia Nervosa - Beat
WEBAnorexia (or anorexia nervosa) is a serious mental illness that can cause individuals to limit how much they eat or drink. They may develop “rules” around what they feel they can and cannot eat, as well as things like when and where they’ll eat. Anorexia can affect anyone of any age, gender, ethnicity or background.
Overview – Eating disorders - NHS
WEBThe most common eating disorders are: anorexia nervosa (often called anorexia) – trying to control your weight by not eating enough food, exercising too much, or doing both. bulimia – losing control over how much you eat and then taking drastic action to …
Eating disorders | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
WEBThe main types of eating disorders are: Anorexia nervosa — low body weight due to restriction of food intake or persistent behaviour which interferes with weight gain and intense fear of gaining weight. Bulimia nervosa — recurrent episodes of uncontrolled eating of an abnormally large amount of food over a short time period (binge eating ...
Eating disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEB28 Mar 2023 · The most common eating disorders are anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating disorder. Most eating disorders involve focusing too much on weight, body shape and food. This can lead to dangerous eating behaviors. These behaviors can seriously affect the ability to get the nutrition your body needs.
Treatment and support for eating problems - Mind
WEBTalking treatments for eating problems. Medication for eating problems. Admission to a hospital or clinic. Note: this page covers recommended treatments for anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. You may get a diagnosis of other specified feeding and eating disorder (OSFED). Or you may not get a diagnosis at all.