Anorexia nervosa usually develops over time, after one or more triggers specific to the individual. It is different for everyone.
Millions of people every year die from anorexia or complications from the disorder. About 15% of anorexics will die.
The scientific name for anorexia is Anorexia Nervosa.
No she does not have anorexia.
Anorexia is the correct spelling.
Tell them that they'll slowly become weaker and weaker and will eventually collapse or have a heart attack and die. They got to know that Anorexia is a disease, once you reach Anorexia it's very hard to turn back. I mean once you get there, you will get help from parents and medical care, but the anorexia will be playing your mind. Just keep an eye out for them or tell their parents what your friend is wanting to do so that friend can get help immediately. I'm a recovered anorexic.
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..
Anorexia is NOT a disease - it is a psychological condition. You cannot 'catch' Anorexia from a sufferer !
There are two major divisions anorexia is diagnosed as 1) anorexia-binge/purge subtype 2) anorexia-restricting type
There is no chain of infection for anorexia, as it is not caused by a pathogen. Anorexia Nervosa is a mental disorder.
It is unknown exactly where anorexia originated.
Caffeine is not a cause of anorexia.