Anorexia can cause many health problems (asside from malnutrition). The biggest cause of death in anorexics is due to heart failure.
Although anorexia is a dangerous illness that can be life-threatening, there are several pro-anorexia websites on the Internet. Some of these include Houseofthin, Proanamia, or Anafriends.
People with anorexia face the risk of low body mass and osteoporosis, as well as risking relapse of anorexia nervosa.
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.
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
No, but it does make you cut your life extremely short.
The scientific name for anorexia is Anorexia Nervosa.
Anorexia in the long-term, if not treated properly, can be fatal. The health concerns of anorexia - even if an individual is treated and recovered - can include life-long problems associated with anemia, osteoporosis/brittle bones, and heart problems.
Control oneself and one's own life.
No she does not have anorexia.
Anorexia is the correct spelling.
It is just a shorter version of the full name. Anorexia is short for Anorexia Nervosa. Therefore, Anorexia Nervosa is commonly referred to as Anorexia. (As is Bulimia. Bulimia is short for Bulimia Nervosa.)
Anorexia is starvation..