What are the sympotms of anorexia?

Answer 1

Anorexia can have many symptoms or side effects. Some common ones are...

* Weight loss

* Protruding bones

* Hair loss

* Organ damage / malfunction

* Dry skin

* Brittle, discolored nails

* Vision problems

* Lack of energy, weakness, fatigue

* Dizziness

* Fainting

* OCD

* Heart murmur, damage, complications, failure

* Liver problems

* Feeling cold (often when others are not)

* BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder)

* Isolation

* Loss of menstrual cycle (in women)

* Low sex drive (in men)

* Brittle bones, osteporosis

* Depression

* Odd food habits, strange eating habits / rituals

* Excessive exercise

* Obsession over looks, appearances

* Low self-esteem

* Low self body image

* Changes in dressing / clothing (often to hide weight loss)

* Low blood pressure

Answer 2

Someone who is suffering from anorexia will generally become very thin, and bony. They will be extremely neurotic around food and won't often enter kitchens or restaurants. Their hair may become thin and their nails may take on a bluish tinge. If they never want to go to social events where food will be served, that could be a sign. obsessiveness about weight and always criticizing their weight could be the beginning.

Answer 3

Symptoms associated with anorexia are primarily severe weight loss. They also include refusal to eat, excessive exercise, fear of gaining weight and possible use of laxatives.