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Anorexia Nervosa and Signs Of Anorexia
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder affecting
young girls or women. A characteristic of anorexia nervosa
is an obsession with thinness. Drastic weight loss with fear
of weight gain, as well as intense exercise or a poor body
image, are signs of anorexia. Additional signs of anorexia
are excessive use of laxatives and forcing regurgitation.
Over time these symptoms will damage the body. Severe anorexia
nervosa includes osteoporosis, irregular heartbeat and heart
failure. A victim's skin dries and usually turns yellow. As
body fat is lost internal temperature falls. Additional signs
of anorexia is anemia, swollen joints and the wasting away
of muscles. Victim's may suffer from loss of interest in anything
and increase feelings of hopelessness and even depression.
Anorexia nervosa is often diagnosed when the
victim's body weight falls 15% below the norm. Another diagnostic
imperative is the cessation of one's monthly cycle. There
is help on the Internet for anyone displaying signs of anorexia.
There are organizations and treatments centers that specialize
in treating anorexia nervosa. Patients are screened on an
individual basis and a specialized plan is tailored just for
them. These treatment centers use a variety of techniques
in battling this disorder. A therapist is assigned to each
case and provides support on a constant basis for the patient
who is showing signs of anorexia. It is important for the
patient to understand the dangers involved with this disorder.
With medical, nutritional and psychological care including
behavior therapy the patient has a promising chance of recovery.
Speculations of anorexia nervosa, has been attributed
to the media and the promotion of thinness associated with
beauty. Other speculations associated with this disorder may
be a result of peer pressure and the need to feel accepted
by others. There is help online for this disorder through
Christian facilities. Christian counseling uses a biblical
approach to bring about healing. Signs of anorexia may start
slowly with minor diet changes and then become an obsession.
Most often denial goes along with this disorder. The patient
may not realize that they have a problem. Bringing the disorder
to the forefront by publishing information and helping victim's
to understand why they are feeling as they do is a positive
approach to battling this disorder. If you are obsessing over
your weight, you may be portraying signs of anorexia.
Do a search on the Internet for anorexia nervosa
if you are concerned about anyone displaying these symptoms
or if you are experiencing them yourself. Continuing in this
pattern can lead to death, please don't delay. If you suspect
that you are a victim and are portraying the signs of anorexia
then tell someone in your family or contact a professional
and start getting help. "And the people, when they knew it,
followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of
the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing".
(Luke 9:11)
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