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What Is Anorexia?
Summary
Self induced emotional eating disorder characterized by persistent loss of appetite is called anorexia. Excessive consciousness toward weight loss, counting calories and excessive exercises can lead to a severe emotional eating disorder called anorexia.
Some diagnosing signs and symptoms of anorexia are
- Excessive consideration to become thinner and thinner.
- Misperception of body shape and weight.
- Fear of body weight gain and fat.
Some diagnosing signs and symptoms of anorexia are
Persons suffering from anore...
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Article Body
Self induced emotional eating disorder characterized by persistent loss of appetite is called anorexia. Excessive consciousness toward weight loss, counting calories and excessive exercises can lead to a severe emotional eating disorder called anorexia.
Some diagnosing signs and symptoms of anorexia are
- Excessive consideration to become thinner and thinner.
- Misperception of body shape and weight.
- Fear of body weight gain and fat.
Some diagnosing signs and symptoms of anorexia are
Persons suffering from anorexia do not feel the danger of denying food. Calories, food, weight, fat grams and weight management are the most important factors of a persons life with anorexia.
What are the signs and symptoms of anorexia?
People who have anorexia love to live in secrecy so that no one can know about their condition. In this situation, it is very hard for doctors to properly diagnose them and treat them. Some of the common symptoms of anorexia are:
Some diagnosing signs and symptoms of anorexia are
Dramatic weight loss.
Excessive consciousness about figure and body image.
Regular skipping of meals.
Some diagnosing signs and symptoms of anorexia are
Mostly eat selective foods, which are low in fat and calories.
Good cook but try to avoid meal.
Usually wear loose clothes to hide thinness.
Some diagnosing signs and symptoms of anorexia are
Strong exercise regimen.
Skip social gatherings, especially dinner or lunch parties.
In males decreased libido and in females irregular menstrual periods.
Some diagnosing signs and symptoms of anorexia are
What are the types of anorexia?
Basically there are two types of anorexia.
Restricting Anorexia (Classic Anorexia) - Person with restricting anorexia eats very little and loses weight due to excessive exercise and self or induced starvation. They possess less calories to perform body functions.
Some diagnosing signs and symptoms of anorexia are
Purging Anorexia or Binge-Eating Person with binge eating will perform self induced vomiting, diuretics, enemas and misuse of laxatives. Person shows signs of both bulimia and anorexia. More than 50% of the persons having anorexia might also get into bulimia.
What are the effects of anorexia?
Physical effects of anorexia
Some of the physical effects of anorexia are
Decreased immunity
Hair loss
Less resistance for heat
Some of the physical effects of anorexia are
Sleeplessness
Chronic dehydration, which can even cause kidney failure
Weakness and Fatigue
Some of the physical effects of anorexia are
In some rare cases you will notice the symptoms of low heart rate, low body temperature, heart trouble, low blood pressure, poor circulation, chronic anemia and even death.
Behavioral and Emotional effects of anorexia
During anorexia the following emotional and behavioral effects can occur:
Some of the physical effects of anorexia are
Depression
Irritability
Bad memory and difficulty in concentrating
Some of the physical effects of anorexia are
Isolation from friends and family
Emotional regression
Feelings of guilt
Some of the physical effects of anorexia are
In some severe cases one can search a solution in the form of alcohol and drugs to handle negative outlook
Anorexia nervosa is a disease that one has to take very seriously. Often the symptoms show and become obvious for parents and doctors too late. This makes the treatment harder and in the worst case treatment will not work.