Anorexia Nervosa – Symptoms

article by Lewis Scott

anorexia nervosa or anorexia cases are increasing with more and more people acquiring eating disorders . This disease is very common in young adults, particularly young women. Can people with anorexia nervosa no idea of ​​the dyers seem consequences of their disease. In fact, most people are aware that they are hurting their bodies. You know nothing to worry about the consequences to be like the problem the only way out of their current emotional pain seems.

* The restriction to keep calorie intake to less than required to healthy ideal weight * Following a highly restricted diet, even though underweight * Forced vomiting or use other compensatory behaviors such as laxative, diuretic use or compulsive exercise * Lack of menstrual cycles for three or more consecutive months, the fear * before eating in social places or in front of others * increased isolation and depressive symptoms * relentless pursuit of thinness * Obsessive thinking and talking about weight, shape, size, appearance, or food. * Rituals around body control, movement, or food. * Loss of interest in activities and relationships * Body dissatisfaction, body image distortion. * Chewing and spitting than an attempt to control weight * Under in excessive amounts of fluid or the restriction of fluid intake * use or misuse of diet pills, herbal supplements or teas. * Depression and Insomnia * Constipation and bloating

Some physical symptoms associated with anorexia, hunger, fatigue, low body temperature, lower heart rate, heart disease, low metabolism, tooth and gum inflammation, hair growth, hair loss, scalp, anemia, dry and dull skin, osteoporosis, renal function, and facial swelling.

Anorexia Nervosa requires immediate treatment as it can be life threatening. The diagnosis can be difficult because of the shame, secrecy and denial surrounding the disease. The treatment by specialists in a specialized treatment center is crucial to ensure the effectiveness and to avoid recurrence and relapse.