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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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How the anorexia affects males?
Some symptoms that go along with anorexia (in both males and females) are...
Weight loss / protruding bones.
Not eating, or only eating very little / eating only "safe" (low-calories, low fat) foods.
Excessive exercise.
Hair loss.
Dry skin / flaky skin.
Discolored nails (usually a faint blue or purple).
Wearing baggy or different clothes to hide weight loss.
"Odd" food habits.
Obsesses over food, health, body image, ect.
Defensiveness over food, weight, food, ect.
Heart problems.
Organ weakness / failure.
Low body temperature.
Low heart rate.
Dizziness, fainting.
Weakness.
Mood swings.
Depression.
What are side effects of bulimia and anorexia?
Personally I have chronic problems with constipation and IBS, my stomach does not digest food as well as it should anymore, and I have stomach pain when I eat, and acid reflux, due to formerly being bulimic. There are other side effects you can have, such as throat damage from the vomiting, heart problems, teeth decaying and falling out because of the acid from vomiting, ulcers, also you can have damage to other organs, such as your liver, kidneys, spleen, etc. that you may have to live with for the rest of your life. If you are bulimic, please get help before you have to go through any of this.
Why is it so popular to be thin?
Because the media! The media has this image that alot of people want to be, i don't know why because the people in the media are just pot-smokin'-money-rich-skinny-little-beeotches. or bacause they are fat and want to become skinny, you know just thinking of the obvious. Glad we could help! justin&caitlin
How is homeostasis affected by anorexia nervosa?
Since anorexia nervosa deprives the body of the food and nutrients it needs, the body is not receiving those essential nutrients vital to normal body function. (such as calcium not being able to flow to muscles and make them contract, thus putting the muscles at risk of atrophy because of a lack of use) If the body can not function normally, then there is something wrong with homeostasis.
Is it more likely to get bulimia or anorexia?
Bulimia is more commonly diagnosed as an eating disorder, but more individuals exhibit anorexic tendencies (not enough to be diagnosed as a serious problem though) such as extreme dieting, excessive weight loss, diet pills, and skipping meals.
What disease called when people diet themselves to death?
The disease in which people starve themselves, occasionally to death, is often called anorexia, however, anorexia is just characterized as a lack of appetite. The two diseases that cause serious problems are...
Anorexia NervosaThis is the common form of anorexia. It's characterized by excessive weight loss and an outright, irrational fear of gaining weight. People who suffer from this, refuse to eat, or they refuse to eat enough, and in turn become malnourished. On account of their fear of gaining weight, in their minds, they'll be unattractive if they eat. Unfortunately, malnourishment causes several metabolic and hormonal disorders which can cause hair loss, missed periods, if the person suffering is a female, bad breath, swollen joints, etc. What I just listed are some physical manifestations of anorexia nervosa. However, as it is a psychological disorder, there are also psychological symptoms. Such as obsession with fat content, calories, and nutritional value. Anorexia Nervosa patients may also cook elaborate, bountiful feasts for others while not eating any thing them self. Anorexia Nervosa also causes a warped perspective of the patient's own self. Basically this means that no matter how much they diet, they always think they look bad. And eventually, this becomes a reality due to the sickly appearance of Anorexia Nervosa patients. Anorexia MirabilisThis is the other main branch of anorexia, but this one is much, much less common. Anyway, 'Anorexia Mirabilis' literally translates to 'Miraculous lack of appetite.' It was prevalent in the middle ages among religious women that starved themselves and claimed that they gained spiritual insight from starving themselves. However, these were probably just delusions due to malnourishment and constant hunger. This form of anorexia, thankfully, faded out during the Renaissance when the church started seeing this as dangerous, and, possibly, a satanic interference. Luckily, in the 20th century, it is virtually non-existant. Nevertheless, modern cases of Anorexia Mirabilis do occur, but they are astronomically rare.Can stress have anything to do with symptoms of anorexia or pregnancy?
i dont know anything about pregnancy symptoms, but when u are stressed, sometimes people feel they have almost no control over anything but their self-image. (especially females) Also if u r overwhelmed with stress, u sometimes do not notice u r evn skipping meals and have probably no time to even see how thin u r looking in the mirror. this is how stress leads to sicknesses like bulimia, anorexia, and binge-eating disorder.
What is some differences in anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?
The difference between Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia is that Anerorexia Nervosa is the actually starvation that usually occurs with teenage girls when they pathological fear of becoming fat,distorted body image, excessive dieting, and emaciation, while on the other hand Bulimia is the say pathological fears but they become so hungry they frequently have episodes of grossly excessive food intake followed by purging to avert weight gain. Purging can include, self induced vomiting, overuse of laxatives or diuretics or obsessive exercising.
What is the nursing intervention of anorexia?
Through treatment, anorexics can get better and return to a normal, healthy lifestyle. For not-as-severe cases, intervention usually is food therapy, forced (healthy) weight gain, regain of organ health, along with therapy mentally. This could be through conseling, medications for depression, ect. For more severe cases, intense therapy would be conducted. An example could be feeding through a tube (directly into the stomach) or an IV, along with food counseling, forced (healthy) weight gain, regain of organ health. The mental therapy would probably be more extensive, possibly even involving family members or close friends to show a rebuilt support system to the anorexia sufferer.
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.
