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Some signs / symptoms (more than 10) of anorexia are...
* Dry / flaky skin
* Hair loss, discoloration, thinning, and / or loss of "shine"
* Growth of thin, "peach fuzz" hair called Lanugo
* Fainting / Dizziness
* Sensitivity to the cold (more than a normal person should be)
* Refusal to eat
* Constant / Intense exercising
* Having odd food rituals
* Eating only small portions of low-cal, "safe" foods / eating only in the presence of others.
* Low heart rate / blood pressure
* Depression
* Dressing in layres to hide weight loss
* Isolating themselves / having or being more secretive around others
* Becoming defensive over food and weight
Note - These are some general signs. A person who has anorexia may show some or all of these symptoms. A few can come and go, while some may never show up at all. Also, just because a person has one or more of these signs, it does not mean that they specifically have anorexia.
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What disorder has the same symptoms as starvation?
Anorexia nervosa.
Which mental disorder has the same symptoms as starvation?
Anorexia Nervosa.
Does anaorexia nervosa only occurs in wommen?
No. About 10% or 1 out of 10 of those who suffer from anorexia nervosa are male.
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.)
What has the author Walter Vandereycken written?
Walter Vandereycken has written: 'Anorexia nervosa' -- subject(s): Anorexia nervosa, Therapy, Anorexia Nervosa
Can plethora be associated with anorexia nervosa?
I do not think it can be associated with anorexia nervosa, but I think it can be related with bulimia nervosa
When was Anorexia Nervosa - band - created?
Anorexia Nervosa - band - was created in 1995.
When did Anorexia Nervosa - band - end?
Anorexia Nervosa - band - ended in 2005.
Names of eating disorders in mental illness?
anorexia nervosa and bulimia which are opposite when it comes to signs and symptoms
What does the word nervosa mean in anorexia nervosa?
The term nervosa in anorexia nervosa refers to a state of nervousness or loss of appetite leading to an eating disorder. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight and distorted body image, leading to restricted food intake and excessive weight loss.
When was Exile - Anorexia Nervosa album - created?
Exile - Anorexia Nervosa album - was created in 1997.
