Anorexia Nervosa

Treatment for anorexia is complicated. It often is very difficult for a victim to identify their eating habits as the primary problem. Instead, they view their habits as a solution to other underlying issues, and never appreciate the actual... Full Answer

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder marked by an intense fear of gaining weight, a refusal to maintain a healthy weight, and a distorted body image. People with anorexia nervosa have an abnormal loss of appetite for food, try to avoid eating, and eat... Full Answer

Anorexia is an abnormal loss of the appetite for food. Anorexia can be caused by cancer, AIDS, a mental disorder (i.e., anorexia nervosa), or other diseases. People with anorexia may also suffer from low self-esteem and can be obsessed with their body... Full Answer

Symptoms of anorexia nervosa include: Refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though under weight Unrealistic view of own body weight or shape... Full Answer

Medical complications that may result from anorexia include, but are not limited to, the following: Cardiovascular (heart): While it is difficult to predict which anorexic patients might have life-threatening cardiac consequences that result from their... Full Answer

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder. A person with anorexia nervosa practices self-starvation. Other symptoms of this disorder are a consuming fear of weight gain, too much exercise, low self-esteem, withdrawal, dry or yellow skin, looking thin,... Full Answer

Parents, family members, spouses, teachers, coaches, and instructors may be able to identify an individual with anorexia, although many persons with the disorder initially keep their illness very private and hidden. A detailed history of the individual's... Full Answer

Girls today are expected to accomplish the impossible: They're supposed to be caring while out-competing their friends, and look great doing it. In this video, Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, of  NORMAL nonprofit, discusses how this "triple bind" can... Full Answer

Anorexia causes semi-starvation, and a fine coating of hair is just one way the body tries to cope. In this video, Dr. Evelyn Attia, of NORMAL nonprofit, discusses the way anorexia affects organ systems throughout the body. Full Answer

Yes. Someone with anorexia can get better. A health care team of doctors, nutritionists, and therapists will help the patient get better. They will: Help bring the person back to a normal weight Treat any psychological issues related to anorexia Help the... Full Answer