How to recognize Anorexia Nervosa
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Written by Marry Summer
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Sunday, 18 January 2009 |
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 A person who struggles with anorexia nervosa often has a distorted image of his or her own body. Most anorexia sufferers believe that they are overweight, regardless of how much weight he or she loses and they will often reject any information they receive from other people about their body. Even if you tell them that the weight they've lost is already considerable and very much noticeable, they will often think that they need to lose more.
Most, if not all of us may know someone who suffer from this disorder, or even someone who is at risk of developing anorexia. It is therefore important to recognize the symptoms of anorexia nervosa to help prevent friends and family from suffering from it before the situation gets out of hand.
The most visible of all physical anorexia symptoms is severe weight loss, which is often clear even to a casual observer. But there are other anorexia symptoms that you need to watch for, including an acute sensitivity to cold. Anorexia could also cause Amenorrhea, which is the absence of at least three consecutive menstrual cycles. A bloated stomach after eating, thinning hair and yellowed skin are also very noticeable anorexia symptoms.
Aside from these physical symptoms, third parties may also notice the following mental and behavioral changes in an anorexia sufferer:
- A distorted body image or an excessive importance placed on weight or body shape
- A denial of the seriousness and severity of weight-loss
- An intense and often unreasonable fear of gaining weight
- Hatred of food products that used to be favorites
- Ritualistic eating habits combined with a refusal to eat with others
If you notice any combination of the above anorexia symptoms in one or more of your family and friends, it may be wise to suggest a trip to a trained professional's office. Remember, it is always advisable to treat any medical condition while it is still in the early stages.
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