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In some families, a daughter's eating disorder serves as a distraction from marital discord or other family tensions
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Is Loss or absence of menstrual periods a sign of anorexia nervosa?
Yes.
Loss or absence of menstrual periods a sign for anorexia nervosa?
This could be anorexia or anemia from lack of iron.
What kind of eating disorder is it when you starve yourself?
Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder in which the person becomes increasingly underweight by self-starvation or extreme cutting-down of food intake. Bulimia Nervosa is when the person will eat or binge, then purge to ensure the contents of the food does not affect their weight. Both of these are very serious diseases and are more so mental issues than physical. In other words, mental-issues are the cause and physical-issues are the effect.
Shall you starve myself?
No, as that is a sign of the dangerous and often deadly eating disorder known as anorexia nervosa.
True or false the eating disoder characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss is called bulimia nervosa?
That one is called anorexia nervosa. Bulimia involves the use of vomiting and/or laxatives to purge the food, though it is possible to be both anorexic and bulimic. Note that most bulimics appear to have normal weights, as they do not usually restrict the food to the extent that anorexics will.
What is the medical term meaning inability to eat?
The common medical symptom of loss of appetite is called "anorexia".This is often confused by some people's use of the word "Anorexia" to mean Anorexia Nervosa, which is a diagnosed condition with components requiring intervention in both medical and psychological disciplines. Sometimes you must determine by context which is being referenced.Examples:"Doctor, I'm just not feeling well, I'm not hungry and I get tired easily," said the woman."How long have you had this anorexia, and have you also had weight loss?" asked the doctor."My sister has finally accepted treatment for her Anorexia at a specialized treatment center for Anorexics, she is down to 88 pounds now.""Our facility is specialized in the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa.""Some of the early symptoms of clinical depression are: lack of interest in normal activities, hypersomnolence, anorexia (or increased appetite and binging), fatigue, and inattention to appearance and hygiene.""Poor Bob was diagnosed with cancer. The first sign he had of anything wrong was when he began losing weight due to severe anorexia and nausea."See the link below for more information about the symptom of anorexia and about the condition of Anorexia Nervosa.
Who had recognized anorexia nervosa?
Anorexia was first recognized and documented as an actual disorder in 1873 by two English doctors. However, writings from monasteries dating as far back as ancient Greeks reveal reports of self-starvation and throwing up after meals. Priests wrote that Catherine of Sienna died due to only eating small meals and refusing to eat at most meals, which is now a sign of severe anorexia.
How long does it take to die if you eat small amounts?
Not eating sufficiently is a sign of the eating disorder known as anorexia nervosa. It will take a long time to die, per say, as the body will begin to metabolize fat and muscle. But it is very dangerous and unhealthy to do so.
What Excessive exercising can be sign of?
A mental illness such as anorexia.
Who discovered nervosa?
Anorexia was first "discovered" in 1863 by two English doctors. However, this was the first time it was considered to be an actual disease. Records of anorexia date back to the times of ancient Greeks, where reports of self-starvation (anorexia) and throwing up after meals (bulimia) were recorded in monastaries. And priests wrote that Catherine of Sienna dies after starving herslef through eating only berries and fruits and refusing to eat at most meals, both which would be a sign of severe anroexia.
Who discovered anorexia nervosa?
Anorexia was first "discovered" in 1863 by two English doctors. However, this was the first time it was considered to be an actual disease. Records of anorexia date back to the times of ancient Greeks, where reports of self-starvation (anorexia) and throwing up after meals (bulimia) were recorded in monastaries. And priests wrote that Catherine of Sienna dies after starving herslef through eating only berries and fruits and refusing to eat at most meals, both which would be a sign of severe anroexia.
Can anorexia be a sign of pregnancy?
No. Anorexia is a mental disorder. It has no bearing on the reproductive cycle. It is possible in theory that if a woman believes she has gotten too fat during pregnancy, she could develop anorexia in attempts to lose the weight.
