What are the symptoms of anorexia? Or what

Anorexia nervosa is a compulsion to lose weight coupled with a mild form of delusion that the subject is overweight. The subject will appear thin, perhaps too thin, and still express that he or she is too fat. The subject usually believes t…

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Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by an obsession with food and staying thinner than normal. Individuals with anorexia may intentionally starve themselves or exercise constantly…. Tags: symptoms complications anorexia individua…

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Is it a Diet or Anorexia? Healthy Dieting Anorexia Weight loss is viewed as a way to improve health and appearance. Weight loss is viewed as a way to achieve happiness. Self-esteem is based on more than just weight and body image. Self-est…

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What are symptoms of anorexia, other than major weight loss?

Q: I recently went to the doctor, and she made it very clear that she didn’t want me to lose any more weight. I am very strict with my diet, but I’m concerned that I could be overdoing it. Lately my stomach has been giving me problems. I’m curious about symptoms of anorexia, that perhaps I am dangerously close and don’t realize it. Any insight is appreciated.

A: this will be helpful for you the difference between dieting and anorexiahttp://www.helpguide.org/mental/anorexia_signs_symptoms_causes_treatment.htm * Loss of menstrual periods * Lack of energy and weakness * Feeling cold all the time * Dry, yellowish skin * Constipation and abdominal pain * Restlessness and insomnia * Dizziness, fainting, and headaches * Growth of fine hair all over the body and facealso thishttp://eatingdisorders.about.com/od/anorexianervosa/a/anorexiasymptom.htmoften anorexia can begin with a diet. You are smart to be aware now before it gets beyond your control into a dangerous obsession. -body weight maintained far below what is appropriate for age and height-loss of period for 3 months- distorted inaccurate view of the body-obsession with food weight body dieting etc- loss of hair -dark circles under the eyes-feeling cold all the time

What are the symptoms of Anorexia?

Q: I think I may have it…Can someone please list ALL possible symptoms or anything that might indicate Anorexia?I need specific details of symptoms please.

A: Poor body imageDistorted body imageWithdrawing from friends and familywearing loose fitting clothesbuying clothingwhich is very big and ill fitting to hide bodyLying about food intakeSeverelylimiting calorific/fat intakeExcessive exercisingHiding foodWithdrawing from social events, especially where food will be presentvisiting websites surroundong anorexiaIdealising thinessPutting pictures of models and other underweight individuals around the house/bedroom/kitchen etcThere is many more, like with many disorders it is personal to an individual and they may present with different signs.

What are some symptoms or anorexia and bulimia?

Q: My friend is not eating lunch’s at school and I don’t think she eats breakfast, but once at my house I made her a nice diner and later I heard her in my bathroom trowing up. I also found some laxatives in her bag, what does she have bulimia, anorexia, EDNOS, or something else? I really want to help her, but I don’t know what she has yet… Can someone help me? Thanks

A: of course.symptoms of anorexia nervosa:1) Dieting despite being thin: Follows a severely restricted diet. Eats only certain low-calorie foods. Bans “bad” foods such as carbohydrates and fats. 2) Obsession with calories, fat grams, and nutrition: Reads food labels, measures and weighs portions, keeps a food diary, reads diet books.3) Pretending to eat or lying about eating: Hides, plays with, or throws away food to avoid eating. Makes excuses to get out of meals (“I had a huge lunch” or “My stomach isn’t feeling good.”). 4) Preoccupation with food: Eats very little, but constantly thinks about food. May cook for others, collect recipes, read food magazines, or make meal plans5) Strange or secretive food rituals: Often refuses to eat around others or in public places. May eat in rigid, ritualistic ways (e.g. cutting food “just so”, chewing food and spitting it out, using a specific plate). 6) Dramatic weight loss – Rapid, drastic weight loss with no medical cause. 7) Feeling fat, despite being underweight – May complain about being overweight in general or just “too fat” in certain places such as the stomach, hips, or thighs. 8)Fixation on body image – Obsessed with weight, body shape, or clothing size. Frequent weigh-ins and concern over tiny fluctuations in weight. 9)Harshly critical of appearance – Spends a lot of time in front of the mirror checking for flaws. There’s always something to criticize. They’re never thin enough. 10) Denies being too thin – Refuses to believe that his or her low body weight is a problem, but may try to conceal it (drinking a lot of water before being weighed, wearing baggy or oversized clothes). 11) Using diet pills, laxatives, or diuretics – Abuses water pills, herbal appetite suppressants, prescription stimulants, ipecac syrup, and other drugs for weight loss. 12)Throwing up after eating – Frequently disappears after meals or goes to the bathroom. May run the water to disguise sounds of vomiting or reappear smelling like mouthwash or mints. 13) Compulsive exercising – Follows a punishing exercise regimen aimed at burning calories. Will exercise through injuries, illness, and bad weather. Works out extra hard after bingeing or eating something “bad.” ANDsymptoms for bulimia:1) Lack of control over eating. Inability to stop eating. Eating until the point of physical discomfort and pain. 2)Secrecy surrounding eating. Going to the kitchen after everyone else has gone to bed. Going out alone on unexpected food runs. Wanting to eat in privacy. 3)Eating unusually large amounts of food with no obvious change in weight. 4) Disappearance of food, numerous empty wrappers or food containers in the garbage, or hidden stashes of junk food. 5)Alternating between overeating and fasting. Rarely eats normal meals. It’s all-or-nothing when it comes to eating. 6) Going to the bathroom after meals – Frequently disappears after meals or takes a trip to the bathroom to throw up. May run the water to disguise sounds of vomiting. 7) Using laxatives, diuretics, or enemas after eating. May also take diet pills to curb appetite or use the sauna to “sweat out” water weight. Smell of vomit. The bathroom or the person may smell like vomit. They may try to cover up the smell with mouthwash, perfume, air freshener, gum, or mints. 8) Excessive exercising – Works out strenuously, especially after eating. Typical activities include high-intensity calorie burners such as running or aerobics. 9) Calluses or scars on the knuckles or hands from sticking fingers down the throat to induce vomiting. 10) Puffy “chipmunk” cheeks caused by repeated vomiting. Discolored teeth from exposure to stomach acid when throwing up. May look yellow, ragged, or clear. 11) Frequent fluctuations in weight – Weight may fluctuate by 10 pounds or more due to alternating episodes of bingeing and purging. don’t give up on your friend, do whatever you can to make her healthy!hope this helps!