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Anorexia can affect the body in many ways. Some commone ones are...
* Weight loss, protruding bones
* Hair loss, brittle hair
* Dry, flaky skin
* Discolored nails (usually a pale blue or purple)
* Fainting, dizziness
* Fatigue
* Heart consitions, murmur, failure
* Lung / kidney problems
* Loss of menstruation (in women)
* Aching joints
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Can animals get anorexia?
Anorexia (the lack of appetite) they can get. But not Anorexia nervosa.
Frequency of anorexia nervosa in Australia?
Anorexia usually affects 1 in every 250 people. (Girls : Boys, 9 : 1)
What does Anorexia Nervosa Affect?
it affects the way your mind, body, and eyes work. your mind will always think that your to fat, your eye will always see you as fat and your body will become weak from not eating. after that your body just gets to weak and you die.
What regions does anorexia affect?
Anorexia can (and does) affect all systems and parts of the body.
Is there any connection between anorexia and the endorcrine system?
Yes. Though anorexia (anorexia nervosa) is regarded as a mental health issue and usually is associated with the nervous system pathologies, there are many affects of anorexia on the endocrine system, mostly because most hormones require protein for their production. Also, the metabolic processes in the body are put under great stress because they do not have enough nutrients to perform properly. This can become evident when a woman that has anorexia stops menstruating.
How does anorexia affect homeostasis?
Anorexia can disrupt homeostasis by causing severe changes in body weight and disrupting normal metabolic functions. The body may struggle to maintain proper nutrient balance and energy levels, leading to deficiencies and complications in various organ systems. Severe malnutrition from anorexia can also impact hormones, leading to disruptions in the endocrine system and further affecting homeostasis.
Who does anorexia effect?
anorexia most commonly affects teenage/young girls and women who are quiet, shy, well behaved and high acheivers at school. but lots of people can get anorexia...men, women, different ages.
What do various groups want to happen with anorexia?
Most groups wish to try and end anorexia as much as possible. They aim to protect younger generations from developing eating disorders like anorexia and also aim to help those who already suffer from the disorder to get better. This is done through treatments and also programs and discussions to make others more aware about eating disorders like anorexia and their affects on the body and on society.
What is a body disoder?
A body disorder is a condition that affects the physical appearance or functioning of the body, leading to distress or impairment in daily life. Examples include body dysmorphic disorder, anorexia nervosa, and body integrity dysphoria. Treatment often involves therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes.
How can anorexia affect body fluids?
Yes
How does anorexia help people lose weight?
It forces the body into breaking down its own muscle and fat cells to survive. Basically, by self-starvation anorexia makes the body consume itself. Anorexia nervosa (or simply anorexia) is an emotional disorder that can be life-threatening. It doesn
Where is anorexia mostly founded?
Anorexia was first diagnosed and published as a disease in the 1800's. Anorexia is mostly found in female teenagers, that do very well in school, and in life, in fact Anorexia affects a lot of people that you would never guess have a problem. Female teenagers aren't the only victims of Anorexia though, Anorexia can affect anyone, Male or Female, teens to adults.
