Anorexia Nervosa

Not for the right guy. You won't want someone that shallow and if your appearance is good enough for you. you are more likely to attract others and or convince them of the same thing. It's a mistake to change for others, particularly when it makes you unhealthy.

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Anorexia nervosa is a highly complicated eating disorder in which on restrains from eating for long periods of time resulting in malnourishment, hospitalization, or death.

No she is not

Anorexia Nervosa is a highly complicated eating disorder in which one restrains from eating for long periods of time resulting in malnourishment, hospitalization, or death.

Go get help. It doesn't matter if you are anorexic or bulimic, but you do need help. Go see a doctor.

Yes

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Anorexia can lead to muscle wasting and joint problems due to severe malnutrition and lack of essential nutrients. The body breaks down muscle tissue for energy when it doesn't receive enough calories, resulting in weakened muscles and decreased strength. Additionally, inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D can weaken bones, increasing the risk of fractures and joint pain. Overall, the physical strain from malnutrition can lead to increased susceptibility to injuries and chronic pain in the joints and muscles.

Not eating / skipping meals, increased exercise, and a distorted self-image are all signs of anorexia, but diagnostic in and of themselves.

Anorexia will starve the body, causing weight loss, hair loss, muslce degeneration, stress on the internal organs, dry skin, brittle nails, weakness, fatigue, and many other problems.

Emotional problems can be strong signals for men to communicate and confront deeper issues.

Yes. There are out-patient and therapy (mental and nutritional) options, along with ourside support groups. Medical monitoring at a local hospital is often an option, too.

Some - but certainly not all - women in the fashion industry, such as actresses, models, designers, etc., are affected by eating disorders like anorexia because the current social standard is to be thin.

Alternative therapies for anorexia nervosa include diet and nutrition , herbal therapy, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy , Ayurveda, and mind/body medicine.

Not commonly, no.

There is no one treatment that is the most successful. Each individual with anroexia is unique, and often requires a unique mix of treatment plans, methods, and steps for a complete, successful recovery.

Such treatments often include....

Therapy (individual, group, and / or family)

Art / Music Therapy

Nutritional advice (usually from a dietician or nutritionist)

Medical monitoring

Medical aid

Support groups

Anorexia will negatively affect sports performance. A lack of proper nutrition and hydration can lead to fatigue as the body does not have enough fuel to perform at its best, dehydration, loss of focus, reduced motor skill capabilities, and a high tendency to feel dizzy or faint.

Victims of anorexia avoid eating situations, weighs themselves frequently, monitors food intake carefully, develops rigid food rituals and avoids certain foods, they are unhappy with their body size, and they develop a denial of hunger. Some emotional and mental signs include: depression, social isolation, low self-esteem and self-worth, controlling personality, perfectionist, rigid, inflexible, low sex-drive, inability to concentrate and insomnia. Some physical signs include low-body-weight, lack of energy, fatigue, unsteady gait, complains of being cold or having tingling in hands and feet, thinning of hair loss and excessive exercise.

Some health risks of anorexia include deficiency in energy and other nutrients. Because of this, the body uses stored fat and lean tissue (possibly organ and muscle tissues) as energy to keep the brain functioning . The body may also shut down non-vital organs to conserve energy such as the menstrual cycle. There is also the possibility of electrolyte imbalances (which can lead to irregular heartbeats, heart failure and death), cardiovascular problems (rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, dizziness, and fainting), gastrointestinal problems (the GI tract becomes weak and lose its ability to function, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, loss of peristalsis, delayed emptying of food from intestines), bone problems (deprivation of bone-building nutrients such as calcium, amenorrhea which is associated with estrogen production which causes poor bone health and leads to osteoporosis), muscle and organ wasting (reduced ability to repair and maintain protein tissue), reproduction problems (lack of ability to get pregnant), and problems to the skin, hair and nails (dry, fragile skin, thinning of the hair, and brittle nails).

Behavioral signs of bulimia include binge eating at least twice a week for three months, vomiting, and misuse of medications such as laxatives, fasting, or excessing exercise in response to binging. Emotional and mental signs include body weight and shape influence self-esteem, withdrawal from family and friends, statements that weight loss or dieting are of primary concern, and low self-esteem and/or depression. Some physical signs include the disappearance of large amounts of food, frequent trips to the bathroom, excessive exercise, swelling of cheeks or jaw area, tooth decay and tooth staining, calluses on hands, and complaints of GI discomforts or pain.

Some health risks of bulimia include an electrolyte imbalance(which can lead to irregular heartbeats, heart failure and death), GI problems (inflammation, ulceration and possible rupture of the esophagus and stomach from frequent binging and vomiting), dental problems ( tooth decay and staining and mouth sores from stomach acids), calluses on the back of the hands and knuckles from self-induced vomiting), and swelling of the cheeks and/or jaws.

Yes, anorexia can be deadly. In fact, around fifteen percent of all anorexics will die either directly from or due to a side effect of the disorder.

Pica.

No, Olanzapine (some medications include Zyprexa, Zydis, and Relprevv), is a drug used for treating patients with schizophrenia and/or manic episodes.

It is thought that there might be a genetic link towards eating disorders. The idea is that some people might be genetically predisposed to a certain trait or characteristic that leads them to develop an eating disorder suhc as anorexia. Certain traits such as anxiety, OCD, or prefectionism have both "nurture" (social influence) and "nature" (genetics) qualities. Since these are common factors found in nearly all anorexics, there is research being done to determine if anorexia may have a hereditary counterpart.

As of now, it is thought that eating disorders may continually develop or show up in families due to social influences. If a mother or older sibling has disordered eating habits, a young child may pick up on them, copy them, and ultimately be more likely to worsen these habits and develop an eating disorder later on in life.

A goiter is simply a result of lack of iodine. This causes the thyroid gland in the neck to swell, giving the appearance of a second head growing out of your body! That's why the U.S. makes "iodized salt" - that way people get the iodine they need, since almost everyone uses salt. Goiters are relatively uncommon nowadays.