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Anorexia nevosa is an illness that is classified as a mental disorder with physical manifestations as an eating disorder. A person suffering from anorexia will strictly limit their calorie intake and increase exercsie regimes to unhealthy and excessive extremes in order to lose an unhealthy and drastic amount of weight.
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Why does anorexia and bulimia exist?
Anorexia and bulimia are mental illnesses which result from an excessive fear of getting fat.
Why are body image concerns so dangerous?
They are very dangerous because you can develop mental illnesses such as anorexia or bulimia which can kill you. People with these illnesses can also develop things such as depression and these take years to come back from.
What is the scientific name for Anorexia?
The scientific name for anorexia is Anorexia Nervosa.
Will I get more illnesses by being anorexic?
Yes, someone suffering from anorexia is at greater risk of illness because of a depleted immune system. It is recommended that a variety of vitamins and anti oxidants be added to your lifestyle.
What is the term for abnormal thinness?
The term for abnormal thinness is "cachexia" or "wasting syndrome." It is often associated with underlying medical conditions, such as chronic illnesses or malnutrition. Another term commonly used is "anorexia," specifically in the context of anorexia nervosa, which is an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image.
Does naomi campell have anorexia?
No she does not have anorexia.
The official color for Anorexia?
Anorexia Nervosa is most commonly associated with the color red. There are different colors for other eating disorders (e.g., blue or purple for bulimia nervosa; etc.) and other illnesses, both physical (e.g., lime green for Lyme disease) and mental. There is, however, a great degree of variance depending on region and place in history with many colors. Many unrelated meanings can represent different illnesses/causes and share the same color.
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.)
How can anorexia cause stravation?
Anorexia is starvation..
Is anorexia infectious disease?
Anorexia is NOT a disease - it is a psychological condition. You cannot 'catch' Anorexia from a sufferer !
How many types of Anorexia are there?
There are two major divisions anorexia is diagnosed as 1) anorexia-binge/purge subtype 2) anorexia-restricting type
