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People who struggle with anorexia for long periods of time often experience a significant amount of bone loss. Young women in their late teens and early twenties can develop osteoporosis, making their bones appear much more like that of a ninety year old than a young adult. It is important that anorexia sufferers incorporate an adequate amount of calcium in their diet and add calcium supplements to their daily regimen to minimize the risk of bone loss.
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What are the physiological consequences of anorexia nervosa in relation to dental health?
In people who suffer from anorexia nervosa, there is often a loss of overall bone mass and bone density. Osterporosis is common due to a lack of certain minerals and nutrients, especially calcium. Anorexia can cause anemia and poor blood flow / circulation, resulting in poor gum health. Teeth can suffer from acid damage if the anorexic has purging (bulimic) tendencies as well.
What health concern related to anorexia was discussed in class as potentially leading to irreversible damage?
Osteoporosis is irreversible in people with anorexia. Other health conditions resulting from anorexia are generally reversible.
How does anorexia affect the skin?
Eventually, yes. Anorexia tends to cause malnutrition, which will affect skin and bone condition.
The world health organization has equated the impact of obesity on public health to?
anorexia
Is it bad to be anarecsic?
Anorexia can cause serious health problems such as starvation. Anorexia also destroys your hair and nails.
Do you find anorexia a serious issue that's not to be ignored?
yes anorexia is a very serious issue it should not be ignored or left untreated because it can cause many health other health problems that are very dangerous. never ignore anorexia!
Can anorexia help you if it's not severe?
No. Anorexia is a very dangerous eating disorder. It can leave permanent health problems, pose serious health risks, and can often even be fatal.
Which is the most serious health risk from anorexia nervosa?
death
What does anorexia do to your bones?
It can give you osteoporisis. This causes the bones to go brittle and break easily. AN, in women, causes amenorrhea (loss of periods) which means your body is not producing the necessary hormones for health. This directly affects bone density and can lead to osteopenia and eventually, osteoporosis. The many nutrient deficiencies caused by an inadequate diet can also lead to complications in bone health
Who diagnoses anorexia?
Anorexia can be diagnosed by a doctor or a mental health professional after a physical and mental evaluation.
What problem is caused by anorexia nervosa?
Anorexia nervosa can cause serious health problems, including malnutrition, organ damage, and even death.
How can anorexia be life threantening?
Anorexia can cause many health problems (asside from malnutrition). The biggest cause of death in anorexics is due to heart failure.
