Some studies do believe that anorexia may have a genetic link factor to it, but more tests and studeis need to be done before this can be accepted as a real and official diagnosis or cause of the disorder.
This could be anorexia or the person could just be severely depressed.
This could be anorexia or anemia from lack of iron.
People with anorexia face the risk of low body mass and osteoporosis, as well as risking relapse of anorexia nervosa.
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.
It could be anorexia, just by its very definition, but there are so many other factors to consider...
To a hospital or speciality treatment facility.
THERE IS NO WEIGHT WHICH QUALIFIES YOU anorexia nervosa is a severe mental disorder. if you are naturally thin but eat healthily and are happy, YOU DON'T HAVE ANOREXIA. but if you constantly have negative thoughts about your body, and try to avoid eating, YOU HAVE ANOREXIA. you could still be obese. it doesnt matter.
The scientific name for anorexia is Anorexia Nervosa.
its not a disease, its a mental condition. You dont just "get it", you develope it.
The medical symptom would be anorexia, from two words whose combined meaning is "without appetite. This is different from anorexia nervosa; the symptom of anorexia simply means one has less of an appetite which could have many different causes.
For all types of anorexia specifically in conditions associated w/ irritability, body weakness & easy fatigability, infection & trauma as seen in TB, Fe-deficiency anemia, anorexia nervosa & malnutrition. For nutritional support in post-op states, chronic illness, metabolic disorders, & convalescence.
An example could be... "Her anorexia was so sever that she was barely eating anything and was exercising for hours every single day." "That new rehab center just opened last month to treat people with eating disorders, like anorexia and bulimia."