Overview - Anorexia nervosa - NHS
WebFind out what anorexia nervosa is, what causes it, the signs to look out for, and the treatment and support available.
Anorexia nervosa - Wikipedia
WebAnorexia 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 thin.
Anorexia nervosa - NHS
WebFind out what anorexia nervosa is, what causes it, the signs to look out for, and the treatment and support available.
Anorexia nervosa - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WebFeb 20, 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.
Clinical features | Diagnosis | Eating disorders | CKS | NICE
WebClinical features. Eating disorders: When should I suspect an eating disorder? Last revised in July 2019. Suspect an eating disorder in anyone presenting with: Unusually low or high BMI for their age (including children with faltering growth). Rapid weight loss.
Anorexia Nervosa: What It Is, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
WebNov 17, 2021 · Anorexia nervosa is a serious and potentially life-threatening — but treatable — eating disorder. It's characterized by extreme food restriction and an intense fear of gaining weight. Treatment usually involves several strategies, including psychological therapy, nutritional counseling and/or hospitalization.
Anorexia nervosa - Mental Health Foundation
WebAnorexia nervosa (commonly referred to as anorexia) is an eating disorder and a serious mental health problem. Someone with anorexia often has an intense fear of gaining weight and may have a distorted view of their body, thinking …
Anorexia Nervosa - National Eating Disorders Association
WebWhat is Anorexia Nervosa? Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by weight loss (or lack of appropriate weight gain in growing children); difficulties maintaining an appropriate body weight for height, age, and …
Anorexia Nervosa: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments - Healthline
WebAug 4, 2017 · Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that can result in severe weight loss. A person with anorexia is preoccupied with calorie intake and weight. People with anorexia nervosa eat an...
Symptoms - Anorexia nervosa - NHS
WebThe main symptom of anorexia nervosa (often called anorexia) is deliberately losing a lot of weight or keeping your body weight much lower than is healthy for your age and height. Signs and symptoms include: missing meals, eating very little or avoiding eating any foods you see as fattening.
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