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To some extent, yes. Anorexics have an unnatural desire to lose weight past the point of being "thin" and take it to an unhealthy extreme.

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What causes anorexia without the desire to lose weight?

Wanting to lose weight pretty much is the main cause of anorexia. Other factors can be if a person is already thin and they become anorexic out of desparate attempts to stay thin, but that happens much less often.


What causes anorexia nervesa?

Anorexia Nervesa is caused when someone thinks that they are too fat (Someone who needs to be thin) so they basicly starve themselves in order to be thin.


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.


Why do models suffer from anorexia?

Because their job is dependent on being overly thin.


What are the unique symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa?

Anorexia is uniquely characterized bybthe refusal to eat with a compulsive desire to exercise, all in an irrational fear of gaining weight.


Is Anorexia a Social Issue?

While there are personal or internal causes, anorexia is seen to be largely influenced and negatively caused by society.


Did twiggy have anorexia?

There have been rumors that have circulated for years that Twiggy suffered from anorexia but according to the former model herself, she has never had an eating disorder and was naturally thin and slender.


What weight do 5'8 females qualify for anorexia?

THERE IS NO WEIGHT WHICH QUALIFIES YOU anorexia nervosa is a severe mental disorder. if you are naturally thin but eat healthily and are happy, YOU DON'T HAVE ANOREXIA. but if you constantly have negative thoughts about your body, and try to avoid eating, YOU HAVE ANOREXIA. you could still be obese. it doesnt matter.


What are two cause of Anorexia?

Anorexia is often cause by low self-esteem. This can happen as a result of teasing from others, rude comments, and depression. Anorexia can also (though some dispute this) be caused by the media. Most models are tall and very thin. Magazines show mostly re-touched "perfect" images of models. Girls often think, through the meida, that "thin is good", because there is a large lack of positive ideas about healthy, normal looking people and weights. Trying to be so thin can easily cause anorexia.


Is their a video about anorexia?

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Causes of pruritus in Anorexia?

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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.