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How can anorexia affect your blood?
Because of the malnutrition associated with anorexia, individuals often become anemic.
How do you become annerexic?
Anorexia is defined as loss of appetite and inability to eat. To become anorexia people ingest diet supplements or do illegal drugs which I do not recommend.
Is dry hair a consequence of anorexia?
It can be. With anorexia, hair can become more brittle or fagile, fall out, thin, become lank, or lose its "shine" due to lack of nutrients. Dry, flaky skin is also a side-effect of anorexia. Together, they can make it look like "dry" hair is a consequence of anorexia.
Can you be overweight and become underweight from starvation and be diagnosed with anorexia?
Yes.
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.
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.
What are some pro anorexia websites?
Although anorexia is a dangerous illness that can be life-threatening, there are several pro-anorexia websites on the Internet. Some of these include Houseofthin, Proanamia, or Anafriends.
How long does anorexia make you thin?
It depends on the person. Some anorexics become very thing within a few weeks. WHile many will eventually gain most of the weight back, and then some, as they go on with life, some do remain thin.
What can happen if you don't get help for anorexia?
You will become skinny and die... that is all.
When did anorexia become known in the US?
Anorexia became medically diagnoseable in the early 1900s, but it was not commonly diganosed or understood by the general public for a few more decades.
Is anorexia nervosa a life threatening emotional disorder?
It isn't always but can easily become life threatening if it isn't stopped early on. Even if someone stops, there is a very high chance of extreme health complications to worry about too.
Where is anorexia mostly founded?
Anorexia was first diagnosed and published as a disease in the 1800's. Anorexia is mostly found in female teenagers, that do very well in school, and in life, in fact Anorexia affects a lot of people that you would never guess have a problem. Female teenagers aren't the only victims of Anorexia though, Anorexia can affect anyone, Male or Female, teens to adults.
