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Anorexia can be caused by many different things or factors. Often, it is a compilation of many factors that eventually will manifest themselves or transform into anorexia. Some of those factors are...
*Low self esteem
*Low self body image
*Depression
*BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder)
*Yo-Yo dieting
*History of other eating disorders
*Family / friends with eating disorders
*Socail / media influence
*OCD
*Dieting gone too far
*Teasing about weight, appearances
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What are the illnesses of anorexia?
Anorexia nevosa is an illness that is classified as a mental disorder with physical manifestations as an eating disorder. A person suffering from anorexia will strictly limit their calorie intake and increase exercsie regimes to unhealthy and excessive extremes in order to lose an unhealthy and drastic amount of weight.
What is the scientific name for Anorexia?
The scientific name for anorexia is Anorexia Nervosa.
Does naomi campell have anorexia?
No she does not have anorexia.
How do you spell anorexia nervosa?
Anorexia is the correct spelling.
What is the difference between the names anorexia nervosa and anorexia?
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.)
How can anorexia cause stravation?
Anorexia is starvation..
Is anorexia infectious disease?
Anorexia is NOT a disease - it is a psychological condition. You cannot 'catch' Anorexia from a sufferer !
How many types of Anorexia are there?
There are two major divisions anorexia is diagnosed as 1) anorexia-binge/purge subtype 2) anorexia-restricting type
What is the chain of infection of anorexia?
There is no chain of infection for anorexia, as it is not caused by a pathogen. Anorexia Nervosa is a mental disorder.
Where did anorexia originate?
It is unknown exactly where anorexia originated.
Why does caffeine cause anorexia?
Caffeine is not a cause of anorexia.
An eating disorder in which the person refuses to eat?
That is a general characteristic of anorexia.
