ANOREXIA NERVOSA WARNING SIGNS: WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
Overview
An eating disorder characterized by relentless drive for thinness with a fear of gaining body weight associated with self induced behaviors towards thinness.Symptoms
If you're experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.
Not eating enough food and over conscious of the physical appearance is the first sign of Anorexia. The other symptoms include:
- Extreme weight loss
- Thin appearance
- Intense fear of gaining weight
- Bingeing and purging
- Abnormal blood counts
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Dizziness or fainting
- Bluish discoloration of the fingers
- Hair that thins, breaks or falls out
- Soft, downy Hair covering the body
- Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation)
- Constipation
- Dry or yellowish skin
- Intolerance of cold
- Irregular heart rhythms
- Low blood pressure
- Dehydration
- Osteoporosis
- Swelling of arms or legs
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Causes
The exact cause is not known. The following factors may play a role:
- Genetic: Certain genetic changes confer a predisposition
- Neurochemical factors Serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine dysfunction
- Environmental: Socio cultural influences that project thinness as a desirable trait and peer pressure which encourages associated behaviors
Psychological factors include:
- Tendency towards depression and anxiety
- Difficulty in handling stress
- Excessive worrying and feeling scared or doubtful about the future
- Perfectionism – setting strict, demanding goals or standards
- Being very emotionally restrained
- Having feelings of obsession and compulsion
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Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Source: Focus Medica.
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