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Anorexia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Anorexia (deriving from the Greek "α(ν)-" (a(n)-, a prefix that denotes absence) + "όρεξη (orexe) = appetite) is the decreased sensation of appetite. While the term in non-scientific publications is often used interchangeably with one of its subtypes, anorexia nervosa, there are many possible causes for a decreased appetite, some of which may be harmless while others pose significant risk for the person. Anorexia may also be seen in congestive heart failure, perhaps due to congestion of the liver with venous blood. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Anorexia   (367 words)

Anorexia nervosa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Anorexia nervosa is a complex disease, involving psychological and sociological components. Anorexia nervosa alters an individual's body image to the point where the person perceives himself or herself as fat irrespective of his or her actual size. Anorexia nervosa has the highest death rate of all mental illnesses, with as many as 20% of anorexics eventually dying of complications of the disease, usually from failure of the heart or another organ failure or from low levels of potassium. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Anorexia_nervosa   (4076 words)

anorexia The definition of a victim of anorexia is someone that weighs 85% or less than what is expected for their age and height. Anorexia is very difficult to treat because the patient denies the problem and is powerless to correctly perceive her body. In extreme cases of anorexia, the patients food intake needs to be monitored around the clock because the seriousness of the disorder has progressed beyond the patient’s control. www.bsu.edu /web/sasousley/anorexia.htm   (2076 words)

NAMI | Anorexia Nervosa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Anorexia nervosa is a serious, often chronic, and life-threatening eating disorder defined by a refusal to maintain minimal body weight within 15 percent of an individual's normal weight. People with anorexia nervosa also tend to have higher than normal levels of cortisol (a brain hormone released in response to stress) and vasopressin (a brain chemical found to be abnormal in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder). Anorexia nervosa is among the psychiatric conditions having the highest mortality rates, killing up to six percent of its victims. www.nami.org /helpline/anorexia.htm   (1318 words)

Anorexia Anorexia is not a normal consequence of aging; it is a significant symptom requiring treatment. Anorexia and loss of appetite is not a normal aspect of growing older. (1996) Anorexia nervosa in the elderly: a multidisciplinary diagnosis. www.agingincanada.ca /anorexia.htm   (1540 words)

Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia Nervosa is a disorder in which preoccupation with dieting and thinness leads to excessive weight loss. A person with anorexia nervosa is hungry, but he or shedenies the hunger because of an irrational fear of becoming fat. Anorexia nervosa is often characterized by self-starvation, food preoccupation and rituals, compulsive exercising, and often an absence of menstrual cycles. www.nolamarie.net /causes/anorexia.html   (684 words)

Anorexia Nervosa [Services] - Laureate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder affected by complex mixture of social, physical and psychological problems. Anorexia nervosa is an emotional "weight loss" disorder characterized by physical, social and psychological symptoms. Anorexia nervosa is intentional starvation that deprives the body of protein and prevents the normal metabolism of fat. www.laureate.com /services/ed/abouted/anorexia.asp   (340 words)

Anorexia Anorexia, or anorexia nervosa, is an eating disorder. Binge-Eating/Purging Type: The second type of anorexia, called binge-eating/purging, is found in those anorexics who eat in binges and then purge the body of the ingested food either by self-induced vomiting, the ingestion of large quantities of laxatives, the overuse of diuretics and enemas to rid the body of food. The diagnosis of anorexia is made when the anorexic either loses fifteen percent (15%) of their weight or when the growing child fails to acquire eighty-five percent (85%) of the minimal weight for their particular age and height. www.athealth.com /Consumer/disorders/Anorexia.html   (734 words)

Anorexia Anorexia nervosa (AN), a form of self-starvation, is an eating disorder characterized by low body weight (less than 85 percent of normal weight for height and age), a distorted body image, and an intense fear of gaining weight. Adolescents who develop anorexia are more likely to come from families with a history of weight problems, physical illness, and other mental health problems, such as depression or substance abuse. Anorexia is usually treated with a combination of individual therapy, family therapy, behavior modification, and nutritional rehabilitation. www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/adult_pediatrics/anorexia.cfm   (1085 words)

TeenOutReach.com Health:  Anorexia Anorexia nervosa and bulimia are characterized by an abnormal fear of obesity, distorted body image, and subsequent abnormal eating patterns. Anorexia is marked by obsessive fasting; bulimia by eating binges followed by self-induced vomiting or the use of laxatives. Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders is a nonprofit organization that educates the public about the harms of these diseases. www.teenoutreach.com /Online_Help/health/eating_disorders/anorexia.htm   (426 words)

Anorexia nervosa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Anorexia nervosa was not officially classified as a psychiatric disorder until the third edition of DSM in 1980. Anorexia nervosa is a serious public health problem not only because of its rising incidence, but also because it has one of the highest mortality rates of any psychiatric disorder. Anorexia is a disorder that results from the interaction of cultural and interpersonal as well as biological factors. www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/anorexia_nervosa.jsp   (1808 words)

:: UCPS, Oregon State University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Anorexia affects women and men of all races and economic backgrounds but is found primarily in white females in their teens or young adult years. Anorexia may be used to rebel against high expectations, or to attain feelings of control and independence. If the person denies that she has anorexia, let her know that you are aware that it is difficult to talk about it, and that you are available for future listening. oregonstate.edu /dept/counsel/brochures.php?b=anorexia   (2820 words)

Women's Web --- Eating disorders: Anorexia nervosa Translated literally, anorexia nervosa means "loss of appetite for nervous reasons." This is misleading because the person has lost the ability to allow herself to satisfy her appetite. Anorexia is a unique reaction to a series of internal and external conflicts; it is a negative way of coping with this struggles. Anorexia is associated with emotional changes and changes in relationships with friends or with family members. www.womensweb.ca /nutrition/ed/anorexia.php   (1242 words)

Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia When a person has anorexia, he or she hardly eats at all — and the small amount of food that is eaten becomes an obsession. Their anorexia or bulimia gives them a way to handle the stresses and anxieties of being a teen and allows them to have control and impose order in their lives. Teens with anorexia can't join in on snacks and meals with their friends or families, and they often don't want to break from their intense exercise routine to have fun. www.kidshealth.org /teen/food_fitness/problems/eat_disorder.html   (1727 words)

Anorexia - Ask the Dietitian First I would ask that you read my anorexia and bulimia topics for these answers since this is a school assignment and the majority of your answers can be found in what I have already written. Anorexia is characterized by a preoccupation with thinness, excessive exercising, restricting food intake and a distorted body image. Anorexia is characterized by self-imposed starvation, a loss of 15 to 25 percent of usual body weight, an intense fear of becoming overweight, a distorted perception of body image and an absence of a menstrual cycle. www.dietitian.com /anorexia.html   (4184 words)

VetMedCenter - Consumer - Article Details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Anorexia may be caused by bacterial, viral, fungal, or rickettsial infections. Anorexia is a clinical sign; the animal simply is not eating or is eating limited amounts of food. Anorexia in obese or overweight cats may require prompt treatment, since a severe form of liver disease (hepatic lipidosis) can develop if food intake is interrupted for more than 48 hours in these cats. consumer.vetmedcenter.com /Consumer/display.asp?id=8651&dt=p   (632 words)

Anorexia nervosa Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder affecting mainly girls or women, although boys or men can also suffer from it. The cause of anorexia nervosa is unknown, although it is likely that both inherent biological factors and factors in the patient's social environment play a part. Anorexia nervosa is a potentially life-threatening illness, and should be treated as soon as possible. www.netdoctor.co.uk /diseases/facts/anorexianervosa.htm   (782 words)

anorexia Anorexia is a restricting type of disorder, the individuals who suffer from it maintain their low body weight by restricting their meals and increasing their activity.  Anorexia is a life threatening disorder if left untreated. Anorexia is 20 times more common in females than in males, but males do suffer from this disorder as well. Anorexia is more than just a problem with food and weight, it is a way of using food and weight as a way to deal with emotional problems they may be experiencing. www.cedu.niu.edu /~shernoff/djs/leticia_navarro   (490 words)

Learn about Anorexia People with anorexia continue to think they are overweight even after they become extremely thin, are very ill or near death. Anorexia may be a serious disease for old men. The biggest difference between anorexia and bulimia is that people suffering from bulimia eat large amounts of food and then throw up. www.mamashealth.com /anorexia.asp   (648 words)

MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Anorexia nervosa Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a minimally accepted body weight, intense fear of weight gain, and distorted body image. The exact cause of anorexia nervosa is not known, but social attitudes towards body appearance and family factors are believed to play a role in its development. Anorexia nervosa is seen mainly in Caucasian women who are high academic achievers and have a goal-oriented family or personality. www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000362.htm   (850 words)

Anorexia: You'll be dead before your thin enough If you and a family member have or ever had anorexia nervosa, you may be eligible for a research study on the genetics of eating disorders conducted by Dr. Michael Strober. Anorexia nervosa is an illness that usually occurs in teenage girls, but it can also occur in teenage boys, and adult women and men. Anorexia nervosa often includes depression, irritability, withdrawal, and peculiar behaviors such as compulsive rituals, strange eating habits, and division of foods into "good/safe" and "bad/dangerous" categories. www.facetheissue.com /anorexia.html   (770 words)

Anorexia Treatment Stories Anorexia nervosa is a disease that affects millions of women and men worldwide. Despite heightened awareness of the dangers of eating disorders, rates of anorexia are increasing among both adults and teens. If you are in treatment for anorexia or have already recovered, we'd love to hear from you. www.healthdiaries.com /anorexia.htm   (213 words)

Anorexia | Anorexia 1 Anorexia leads to other health problems, such as mineral loss from the body, shrinking of bones, joints pain, lowering of temperature of body and uneven pulse rate. ANOREXIA and the fascism of "thinness" is so rife in Argentina the government have introduced laws to force manufacturers to use a proper sizing policy. Treatment for anorexia nervosa appears to have improved outcome in terms of recovery and fertility and reduced the usual long-term excessive mortality. www.aboutanorexia.org   (446 words)

EDA What is Anorexia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) ‘Anorexia nervosa’; means ‘loss of appetite for nervous reasons’ but this is misleading because in reality you have lost the ability to allow yourself to satisfy your appetite. Anorexia not only affects the person with the disorder - the whole family is affected. They may be fearful that they cannot manage on their own away from the family, or feel under pressure to remain within the family regardless of their own feelings. www.edauk.com /sub_what_is_anorexia.htm   (741 words)

Anorexia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Anorexia nervosa in women from perspective of a deceased victim's son. Research indicates this aspect of anorexia may be overlooked by the medical community. Anorexia is a deadly disease that needs to be taken seriously. www.medlina.com /anorexia.htm   (740 words)

Anorexia Nervosa: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, Effects, and Treatments Studies of the families of people with anorexia suggest that a predisposition to anorexia may be genetically based. Medication alone is not effective for the treatment of anorexia, but a medical doctor or psychiatrist may prescribe drugs to help with the symptoms or results of anorexia. If the physical effects of anorexia become life-threatening, or the psychological problems are severe, your mental health practitioner or medical doctor may recommend residential, inpatient treatment for anorexia. www.helpguide.org /mental/anorexia_signs_symptoms_causes_treatment.htm   (2322 words)

Anorexia | Bulimia | Eating Disorders | Anorexia Nervosa | Binge Eating Disorder | Compulsive Overeating | The ... The Eating Disorder, Anorexia, is a unique reaction to a variety of external and internal conflicts, such as stress, anxiety, unhappiness and feeling like life is out of control. Anorexia is a negative way to cope with these emotions. The person suffering with Anorexia may be abnormally sensitive about being perceived as fat, or have a massive fear of becoming fat -- though not all people living with Anorexia have this fear. www.something-fishy.org /whatarethey/anorexia.php   (1104 words)

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