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Anorexia Nervosa
An eating disorder whereby one suffers from a loss of appetite resulting in self-starvation
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Obesity means having too much body fat. It is not the same as being overweight, which means weighing too much. A person may be overweight from extra muscle, bone, or water, as well as from having too much fat.
Both terms mean that a person's weight is higher than what is thought to be healthy for his or her height.
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by excessive food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body self-perception. It typically involves excessive weight loss. Anorexia nervosa usually develops during adolescence and early adulthood.[1] Due to the fear of gaining weight, people with this disorder restrict the amount of food they consume. This restriction of food intake causes metabolic and hormonal disorders.[2] Outside of medical literature, the terms anorexia nervosa and anorexia are often used interchangeably; however, anorexia is simply a medical term for lack of appetite. However, people with anorexia nervosa do not lose their appetites.[3]
Can anorexia create nerve damage?
Yes. It can never truly be "cured". Some people will always have thoughts or actions that are similar to those of anorexics. Depending on the severity, it can leave permant skin, hair, or organ damage, too.
How anorexia affect the esophagus?
if someone with anorexia makes themselves throwup, then the acid can damage your esophagus. it damages your teeth too.
How many have a eating disorder every year?
An estimated 1 in every 200 people suffers from an eating disorder. On the other hand, 1 in 5 or so people suffers from disordered eating (chronic dieting, yo-yo dieting, addicted to fast food, ect.).
Yes, it could, but it's not very likely. It would probably begin with giving you lots of other health complications in specific parts of your body, but if it went untreated for some time, it could develop into something much more serious.
It's not extremely likely to happen, but it's not unheard of either.
Generally, it is anorexia nervosa. However, someone does not necessarily have to be below weight to have anorexic tendencies, which can be just as dangerous as someone extremely emaciated. These people would be diagnosed as EDNOS (eating disorder not otherwise specified), and need the same psychotherapies as someone with anorexia, without the hospitalization.
Anorexia, and sometimes bulimia.
How could you lose weight in 5 weeks?
If you are looking to lose 5 stone (70 pounds) in five weeks you ought to seek the advice of a medical professional. That sort of rapid weight loss could have serious health consequences if your progress is not monitored.
How do you tell your parents you have Anorexia?
People suffering from anorexia often don't believe they are suffering and are losing weight to a dangerously low level. You need to take note of what your friends say, and seek medical help.
Do you get fatter when you starve yourself?
Weight can be gained indirectly by starving yourself. Starving yourself increases the likelihood of binge eating so weight may be gained that way. The body also begins to regulate itself so that it loses weight more slowly and gains weight faster when you starve yourself. It is sort of like a protection system to stop the body from being damaged when it cannot get the fuel it needs.
What is the prevalence rate of anorexia?
Anorexia is steadily increasing and prevailing throughout the years. Curretnly, an estimated 1 in every 250 people is anorexic.
Can you get pregnant after being anorexic?
Most people with anorexia can have children, although some have starved themselves to the point where they are infertile. However, it is not advisable to have children unless you're in recovery.
Do anorexic people work out if so how much?
"no they just don't eat anorexic people don't eat anything so they wouldn't have the energy." This is completely false. Obviously, if you don't have an eating disorder you shouldn't be answering questions involving them. I am anorexic ANDbulimic & I exercise for hours at a time. It has NOTHING to do with the amount of energy that you have. It all involves losing weight & you'll do whatever it takes to get to your goal weight. I have an eating disorder website, MySpace & YouTube account for other eating disordered girls & I haven't talked to a single one that isn't an excessive over-exerciser. I am utterly repulsed by the answer previously given. Please, do NOT listen to anything this moron says in the future.
What happens if you eat too much pizza?
If you mean immediate symptoms, you would get sick.
Longer term effects will depend on how much physical activity you do each day. If you eat too much of any thing specially high fat and carb content food like pizza, it can make you collect a lot of body fat if there is not much physical activity.
Percentage of eating disorders in young people?
5% to 15%. The number is not exact, because there are many varying levels of eating disorder and mental disorders. Also, some with severe mental disorders might refuse food or show signs of an eating disorder, but for wholly different reasons that do not relate to self-image or weight loss attempts.
How does the risk of bulimia nervosa compare to that of anorexia nervosa?
Although bulimia can sometimes be harder to detect than anorexia it can be just as harmful in both many similar and different ways.
It can leave you at risk for malnutrition which can be caused by both under eating or overeating. The word malnutrition indicates deficiency for energy, protein and micro nutrients (like vitamin A, iodine and iron) either singularly or in combination. This can lead to even greater health risks including (but not limited to) respiratory infections, kidney failure, blindness, heart attack and death.
Although both anorexia and bulimia leave you at great risk for becoming dehydrated, bulimia exposes your body to greater risk because the process of purging ( in most forms ) tends to drain your body of fluids. Once one becomes dehydrated they are exposed to even further symptoms including dizziness, weakness, or darkening of urine. This can lead to kidney failure, heart failure, seizures, brain damage and death.
It could cause edema which is swelling of the soft tissues as a result of excess water accumulation. aIt is most common abdominal area of bulimics fro laxative or diuretic use.
Like anorexics they are also at risk for electrolyte imbalance and more, but bulimics are especially at risk for some stuff that anorectics are not.
Bulimics especially are at great risk for tooth decay. Self induced vomiting could also cause tearing at the esophagus,it could even cause gastric rupture which is spontaneous stomach erosion, perforation or rupture. It could also leave you at risk for gastrointestinal bleeding.
How do you treat anorexia patients refusal to eat?
sometimes when I can't do it for myself, I have to try to do it for someone else. This disease is deadly and robs me of rational thinking. I am consumed with my weight. Even after treatment.
How do you get better am suffering from anorexia?
well its really all in the mental, so therapy and help is the best. sometimes medication.
I honestly believe that you can't "fully recover" from any eating disorder. You can go to counseling to help you realize that your body is beautiful, and that you should love yourself. You could get medication to help as well. There are many things that you can do, but it will always be there. It will always linger, and for many people such as myself; i can never forget it.
Basically the only thing you can do is try to ignore it. Try to move on.
What are the side effects of anorexia?
Anorexia can cause damage to all the body systems and organs. Some examples are; it can cause tooth decay, damage the esophagus, stomach, liver, kidneys, skin, bowels...it can cause the menstrual cycles to be irregular or even nonexistent, decreased energy, low blood sugar, low blood pressure, weakened bones.
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If you don't eat for a month how much weight will you lose?
Probably more than you want to, in all the wrong places, and you could do harm to your bodily systems. Fasting causes many unwanted changes, including reduction in metabolic rate, which is something you don't want if you are trying to lose weight. It is better to eat sensibly, satisfying your need for energy and protein while avoiding 'excess calories' from too many sugars and fats.
You weight loss on any diet would depend on a lot of variables, such as how much you weigh, how tall you are, what is your metabolism like.
However, I would like to point out something very important. If you stop eating for a long time, your body interprets this as being a time where food is hard to find. Hence, it will put itself into survival mode, which means it will take as many calories as it can from any food ingested. Consequently, when you start eating again, you will put back on the weight you lost and then some. Your body will just think "Oh food! Better be prepared for next time I don't have some!" This will eventually lead to weight gain.
Thus, if the goal is weight loss, an healthy alimentation (less sugar, whole grains, lots of fruits and veggies and some proteins to keep you full) and some exercising will be more profitable in the long run.
How many men and women suffer from anorexia?
Millions of men and women around the wolrd suffer from anorexia. Many unfortunately go un-noticed or un-documented, meaning that numbers are probably higher than predicted. As it stands, current estimations are that 1 in every 250 people has some sort of anorexia or anorexic tendencies (above what is considered mentally and physically acceptable or "normal"). Of that, 90% are women and 10% are men.
yes, it's a mental and physical disorder which can be fatal. I think Anorexia is bad even though i am... every one tells me i will die but i dont care.... i tried to commit suicide 3 weeks ago xx ok you are being a hypacryte. you say that it is bad when you do it too. ok it is very bad. if you did not get ur period-wait. you will lose all ur baby fat
What should you eat for anorexia?
It depends on the exact person. Each person needs to follow their own specific plan to recovery. Usually, the foods will be very healthy. It is not good for a recovering anorexic (or any person with an eating disorder, for that matter), to be eating junk foods and candy. The weight gain should be healthy. That includes fruit vegetables, lean proteins (meats), nuts, dairy, and whole-grains.
How many girls died from anorexia last year?
It depends on the area you are looking at. Anorexia mostly affects middle- or upper-class girls. About 1 i every 250 girls suffers from some form of anorexia (different severity levels), and about 20% to 30% will ultimately die either from the disease or from a complication (heart problems, for example) of the disease.
How is Anorexia and Bulimia related to unbalanced diet?
I'm not quite sure what you're asking...? Anorexia and/or bulimia can cause an 'unbalanced diet' and lack of nutrients to the body, but you do not simply 'get' and eating disorder from and unbalanced diet. An eating disorder is not just 'not eating' or other eating disorder behaviors, but much more extensive, involving mental and emotional patterns as well as the eating habits. (Or lack thereof. Ha.)
How do you hide anorexia from your parents?
Be honest and don't get scarred. Eating disorders are illnesses with biological basis modified ans influenced by emotional and cultural factors. Individuals with eating disorders have been suffering in silence and it's time to get help. Eating disorders are serious, potentially life-threatning, but there is help available and recovery is possible. Here is an 800 number for information and referral 1-800-931-2237. Good luck
