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What is the cure for anorexia?

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there is no cure as such, however, it is also considered a psychological disease, so this has to be treated by a physician as well as a therapist.

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Can you cure Anorexia?

Marijuana.


Are there vaccines for anorexia?

Not that I'm aware of. Anorexia is a mental health condition, and there is no medicinal cure. Sometimes anti-depressants can help with symptoms of depression, but that's not really a cure. One of the best treatments for anorexia is psychotherapy.


Can anorexia be treated?

yes it can. though it may take months to cure


What to do to cure anorexia?

seek a professional to help you emotionally, and so you can gradually eat more


How is Bulimia different from Anorexia?

Anorexia is different from bulimia because anorexia is were you eat no food and you get really skiny were you see your bones and bulimia is were if you eat food you puke it back up and you see your bones as well and there is no cure to anorexia and bulimia.


Who discovered anorexia nervosa?

Anorexia was first "discovered" in 1863 by two English doctors. However, this was the first time it was considered to be an actual disease. Records of anorexia date back to the times of ancient Greeks, where reports of self-starvation (anorexia) and throwing up after meals (bulimia) were recorded in monastaries. And priests wrote that Catherine of Sienna dies after starving herslef through eating only berries and fruits and refusing to eat at most meals, both which would be a sign of severe anroexia.


What can be done to cure the illness anorexia?

There are many different treatment options. The only way to really "cure" the illness - which is very difficult to do - is through a variety of different mental and nutritional therapy, along with the continued support of friends and family.


What is the scientific name for Anorexia?

The scientific name for anorexia is Anorexia Nervosa.


Is anorexia treatment always successful?

No. In fact, anorexia treatment is often very wrong and hurtful towards the individual. While it may lower the effects of the eating disorder, it often does nothing to cure them in the long run. 60% to 80% of anorexics will relapse at some point (on varying levels).


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.)