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There are many possible causes of an eating disorder such as anorexia. There is no one reason. Often, many causes join together and lead to the eating disorder. Some common causes are....
* Peer pressure / social pressures
* Media influences
* Low self-esteem
* Dieting gone too far
* Influence / imitation of a family member / friend with an eating disroder
* Depression
* OCD
* BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder)
Some theories exist stating that there may be a genetic or internal cause or link, but nothing in this has been conclusively studied.
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Can animals get anorexia?
Anorexia (the lack of appetite) they can get. But not Anorexia nervosa.
When did people start thinking anorexia was glamourous?
Anorexia has never been "glamourous".
What regions does anorexia affect?
Anorexia can (and does) affect all systems and parts of the body.
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
What risk could teens face later in life if they had anorexia?
People with anorexia face the risk of low body mass and osteoporosis, as well as risking relapse of anorexia nervosa.
How does anorexia affect the endocrine?
Anorexia can slow down the endocrine system as the body begins to become deprived of essential vitamins and nutrients. If the anorexia persists, the endocrine system can be permanently affected.
Do people die of anorexia?
Yes. Anorexia is a very dangerous and deadly disease. You are literally starving yourself. Depriving your body of food.
If a person loses too much body weight and has a distorted body image they may have what?
anorexia
Does Anorexia cause weight loss?
Anorexia nervosa is a dangerous eating disorder that can kill. Seek psychiatric help if you are suffering from anorexia. Restricting a massive number of calories is going to wreck havoc on your body.
Can anorexia bring food intolerance?
Your body will start to build a tolerance to less food, but you will always hunger no matter what. A little or a lot, its inevitable. It may get easier as you go though.
Where do people with anorexia get treatment?
When they see a doctor, to tell them to start eating.
