Medical Concerns Of Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia nervosa - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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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 t… See more

Anorexia Nervosa | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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Medical complications of anorexia nervosa | Cleveland …

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Medical complications of anorexia nervosa EVALUATION. The assessment and diagnosis of AN was updated in the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical …

NIMH » Eating Disorders - National Institute of Mental …

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Anorexia nervosa is a condition where people avoid food, severely restrict food, or eat very small quantities of only certain foods. They also may weigh themselves repeatedly. Even …

Anorexia Nervosa: What It Is, Symptoms, Diagnosis

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Emotional and mental signs of anorexia include: Having an intense fear of gaining weight. Being unable to realistically assess your body weight and shape (having a distorted self …

Anorexia nervosa: What you need to know - Medical …

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They include problems with: the cardiovascular system the blood, such as a low white or red blood cell count the digestive system the kidneys hormonal imbalances bone strength

Health Consequences | National Eating Disorders …

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While it is well known that anorexia nervosa is a deadly disorder, the death rate varies considerably between studies. This variation may be due to length of follow-up, or ability to find people years later, or other reasons. …

Medical complications of anorexia nervosa - PubMed

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Anorexia nervosa is a mental illness characterized by self-starvation, marked weight loss, and malnutrition. As the illness worsens, numerous medical complications develop …

What happens if you don’t get treated for anorexia?

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Here are four risks factors associated with anorexia nervosa: 1. Genetic Predisposition: Studies show that individuals with certain genes are more likely to develop anorexia …