Medical Conditions Associated With 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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Anorexia is very harmful on the body, and can lead to serious problems such as: Anemia Heart problems (arrhythmias, slow heart rate, heart failure, and mitral valve …

Medical complications of anorexia nervosa | Cleveland …

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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 …

NIMH » Eating Disorders - National Institute of Mental …

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NIMH » Eating Disorders: About More Than Food

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Over time, anorexia nervosa can lead to numerous serious health consequences, including: Thinning of the bones (osteopenia or osteoporosis) Mild anemia Muscle …

Anorexia - Harvard Health

https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/anorexia

Possible signs of anorexia include: severely limiting calories, often skipping meals continued weight loss, or low body weight intense exercise a drive for perfection …

Anorexia Nervosa: What It Is, Symptoms, Diagnosis

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9794-anorexia-nervosa

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are both eating disorders. They can have similar symptoms, such as distorted body image and an intense fear of gaining weight. The …

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 …

Anorexia nervosa: What you need to know

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/267432

Anorexia nervosa is a complex condition. The main sign is significant weight loss or low body weight. In atypical anorexia nervosa, the person may still have a …