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	Anorexia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Although the presenting symptom (the one which prompts a patient to seek medical attention) in acute appendicitis is abdominal pain, the presence of anorexia is required to make the final diagnosis.
		Anorexia may also be seen in congestive heart failure, perhaps due to congestion of the liver with venous blood.
		Anorexia (deriving from the Greek όρεξη (orexe) = appetite) is the decreased sensation of appetite.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Anorexia (349 words)

	PMS - Symptoms - WomensHealthChannel
		Nervous system symptoms: insomnia (sleeplessness), hypersomnia (sleeping for abnormally long periods of time), anorexia (loss of appetite), food cravings, fatigue, lethargy, agitation, a change in sex drive, clumsiness, dizziness or vertigo, paresthesia (prickling or tingling sensation)
		For some women, the symptoms may be mild or moderate, and for others, they may be so severe as to be incapacitating.
		The symptoms vary from woman to woman and cycle to cycle.
	www.womenshealthchannel.com /pms/symptoms.shtml (151 words)

	CancerSymptoms.org
		Anorexia, or the lack or loss of appetite, is a frequently reported symptom for patients with cancer.
		About cancer-related anorexia describes basic information about anorexia, lists many factors that can contribute to the development of anorexia, describes some consequences of anorexia, and discusses the importance of preventing major weight loss.
		Anorexia can dramatically affect your nutritional status, and therefore your health, by preventing you from obtaining adequate nutrition.
	www.cancersymptoms.org /anorexia/index.shtml (305 words)

	MSN Encarta - Anorexia Nervosa
		Undernourishment usually causes females with anorexia nervosa to stop menstruating (see Menstruation)—in fact, this symptom is so typical that it is one of the criteria used to diagnose the disease.
		Anorexia Nervosa, mental illness in which a person has an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of their weight and body shape.
		Anorexia nervosa is sometimes present with other mental illnesses, particularly depression and anxiety disorder.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761562535/anorexia_nervosa.html (1200 words)

	Pro-Anorexia Web Sites
		Anorexia seems to me like a symptom of an underlying problem that is becoming more and more widespread in Western society.
		Anorexia is a disease, but we make it into a lifestyle.
		Rather than looking at anorexia as a multitude of isolated cases, perhaps we need to start looking at it as a global manifestation of a Western society disease.
	my.webmd.com /content/pages/4/3734_7413.htm (1200 words)

	Canada Forum View topic - Pro-Anorexia Websites?
		My sister was diagnosed with Anorexia as a symptom of another disorder she alledgedly had.
		Many authors have stressed that anorexics have a strong self-destructive urge; thus Boss (1955) speaks of suicide in "refractive doses" when referring to those patients who, in their innermost selves, refuse absolutely to live as beings of flesh and blood.
		It was an ugly truth neither of us wanted to share and until she died, I did not have her permission to do so.
	www.etches.net /forum/viewtopic.php?t=675 (1200 words)

	Cooking Light Community - Orthorexia
		Every single symptom they listed for orthorexia is present in someone with anorexia.
		All I meant to say was that this designation of habits as "orthorexia" is a bit of a stretch -- I think that the disorder that they're describing, and that you're relating to, is simply anorexia.
		I've got news for them -- people suffering from anorexia suffer highly from food discrimination and go to all costs to find other reasons to eliminate various food groups.
	community.cookinglight.com /showthread.php?threadid=9562 (1624 words)

	Cancer Control Journal: Pain and Symptom Management in Palliative Care
		On the premise that gastroparesis may be the reason for anorexia and chronic nausea in some patients, a study[98] was conducted on continuous subcutaneous infusion of 60 mg per day of metoclopramide in 19 advanced cancer patients with anorexia or chronic nausea.
		In addition to the effects of these drugs on anorexia, they may minimize chronic nausea.
		Metoclopramide is an antidopaminergic drug that is effective with chemotherapy-induced emesis and gastric emptying.
	www.moffitt.usf.edu /pubs/ccj/v3n3/article2.html (1624 words)

	Other Eating Disorders
		· Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, a general category of eating disorders, which includes many cases where all-but-one symptom is present (e.g., someone has all the symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa except she continues to menstruate).
		As much as one-third of the people who are seriously affected by eating problems fit into neither of these categories, and yet can experience tremendous relief from the alleviation of their symptoms.
		There are other distressing eating issues and concerns that do not fit clearly in the categories of Anorexia or Bulimia Nervosa.
	www.bu.edu /anxiety/othered.html (173 words)

	Appetite-Decreased / Loss of Appetite
		Some common causes of loss of appetite include emotional upset; bereavement; anxiety; stress; anorexia nervosa; HIV and AIDS; pregnancy; cancer; infection; hypothyroidism; and prescription, over-the-counter and recreational drug use.
		Poor appetite is not a disorder in itself, but is usually a symptom of another problem.
		Information for help with anorexia nervosa, a chronic eating disorder characterized by self-induced weight loss, negative perception of body image and physiological changes that result from nutritional depletion.
	www.herbalremedies.com /appetiteloss.html (1505 words)

	The diagnostic value of symptoms and signs in childhood abdominal pain
		Progression of pain, nausea, vomiting and anorexia were all symptoms that could usefully help to distinguish children with AA from those with NSAP.
		Surprisingly, the prevalence of anorexia, tachycardia and rebound tenderness were not significantly different between those children with a normal appendix removed and those who had histologically proven appendicitis (Table 2).
		Knowledge of this quantitative data could help clinicians adjust the weighting given to the presence of a particular symptom or sign in children with acute abdominal pain.
	www.rcsed.ac.uk /journal/vol43_6/4360007.htm (1505 words)

	* Starvation - (Disease): Definition
		Physical symptoms of anorexia nervosa associated with starvation
		But it's important to remember that this kind of intense starvation is not the only symptom of an eating disorder.
		Starvation is the result of a serious, or total, lack of nutrients needed for the maintenance of life.
	en.mimi.hu /disease/starvation.html (553 words)

	Missed Menstrual Periods (Amenorrhea) aHealthyAdvantage
		The absence of menstrual periods is a symptom, not a disease.
		Secondary amenorrhea may also be related to hormonal problems related to stress, depression, anorexia nervosa or drugs, or it may be caused by any condition affecting the ovaries, such as a tumor.
		If a woman has missed three or more periods in a row, a physician may recommend blood tests to measure hormone levels, a scan of the skull to rule out the possibility of a pituitary tumor, and ultrasound scans of the abdomen and pelvis to rule out a tumor of the adrenal gland or ovary.
	www.ahealthyadvantage.com /topic/topic13081 (1235 words)

	When Being Thin Is Not About The Food Any More :: UI women's tennis player looks at anorexia as a problem faced by many female athletes.
		If you decide you would rather confront a friend about a suspected eating problem, remember, the issue should be viewed as a symptom of something bigger.
		Soboroff says being in control feels good, but it can bring a false sense of security and a façade of happiness.
		Soboroff sits on an Eating Disorders team at the UI McKinley Health Center.
	fightingillini.cstv.com /genrel/061501aac.html (1666 words)

	UOCHD: Intro to Hoarding.
		Hoarding is often a specific symptom of OCD which results in people keeping large amounts of items that to the outside world are considered excessive or worthless/useless.
		Hoarding and Saving Symptoms are found in 18% to 42% of OCD patients.
		There are other mental disorders in which Hoarding Behavior is seen, such as.: Anorexia Nervosa, Dementia and sometimes Psychotic Disorders.
	understanding_ocd.tripod.com /hoarding.html (725 words)

	FeralChildren.com Hypertrichosis: body hair in feral children
		Of these, malnutrition seems to be the most likely explanation (hypertrichosis is a common symptom of anorexia nervosa), although both are possible causes in feral children.
		Known as hypertrichosis, it can be caused by a number of factors, including two that are likely to be relevant: malnutrition and untreated infection.
		Many feral children are reported as being covered with body hair when found, which eventually disappears after they are returned to civilisation.
	www.feralchildren.com /en/hypertrichosis.php (617 words)

	Weight Loss - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch
		A loss of weight can also be the symptom of some mental or physical diseases or disorders, such as anorexia nervosa or the cachexia associated with cancer or AIDS.
		Some people try to lose weight by using drugs such as fenfluoramine, nicotine or cocaine (see Anti-obesity drugs), herbs such as ephedra, or surgery such as liposuction.
		To achieve healthy weight loss, most experts recommend a combination of healthy eating patterns and regular physical exercise.
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /weight_loss.htm (617 words)

	Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Somatoform Disorders at ALLPSYCH Online
		It is not better explained by another disorder such as dissatisfaction with body shape in anorexia or delusions associated with a psychotic disorder.
		Some argue that it is itself a symptom of another psychiatric disorder such as those involving psychosis or delusional beliefs.
		Because the disorder is most often gradual, taking several months or years to develop, intervention is difficult.
	allpsych.com /disorders/somatoform/bodydysmorphic.html (168 words)

	Lanugo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is also a common symptom of serious anorexia, as the body attempts to insulate itself as body fat is lost.
		Lanugo are hairs that grow on the body to attempt to insulate it because of lack of fat.
		Lanugo hair is usually shed and replaced by vellus hair at 36-40 weeks gestation.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lanugo (106 words)

	PSYCHOBIOLOGY OF EATING DISORDERS
		This project is directed toward a greater understanding of psychosocial and psychobiological factors contributing to illness onset, symptom perpetuation, recovery, and treatment non-response in patients with bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder and related disorders.
		Psychological parameters under investigation as predictors of clinical course and treatment responsiveness, and as possible correlates of neurotransmitter alteration, include symptoms of depression, anxiety, impulsive behaviors and body image disturbances.
		This is a program site for the NIMH Clinical Research Training Program (HMS Psychiatry, ST Hauser/RW McCarley, PI).
	www.hmcnet.harvard.edu /psych/redbook/45.htm (106 words)

	:: licorice root has been popular for 5,000 years in China ::
		It has been used successfully for a thousand years in cases of anorexia, a symptom now a growing health problem in the West.
		Gan Cao is said to aid all other herbs in entering their respective meridians and is thus of tremendous importance in the Chinese tonic herbal system.
		Chinese licorice root is a very different herb from the Western variety of licorice.
	www.healthymagnets.com /licoriceroot.htm (106 words)

	Primary neoplasms of the small bowel. Intestinal pH and propulsion: an explanation of diarrhoea in lactase deficiency and laxation by lactulose. Symptom-producing interposition of the colon. Clinical syndrome in mentally deficient adults.
		Chilaiditi's syndrome, visible during roentgenographic examination, has been described as an asymptomatic finding in adults of no clinical importance: it is occasionally symptom-producing in children.
		In mentally retarded adults, however, a unique syndrome commonly occurs, characterized by nausea, pain, vomiting, anorexia, distension, audible bowel sounds, and constipation: all are associated with three roentgenographic features of interposition.
		The symptoms respond to simple treatment and can be prevented by routine prophylactic measures.
	health-4.hairmillion.com /ref-constipation/constipation-research-abs3.83.html (106 words)

	Bioforce Centaurium (indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux)
		The ability of Centaurium to improve the appetite in those with anorexia can be of use in both children and adults.
		This reduces the tendency for reflux of the gastric contents into the oesophagus, a condition which is seen with hiatus hernia and other causes of reflux, which give rise to the symptom of heartburn.
		Centaurium owes its action to the group of compounds called bitter glycosides.
	www.ventris.org.uk /health_supplements_bioforce_centaurium_bf30311.htm (106 words)

	GI Motility and Pain -- Aerophagia
		Aerophagia is associated with variable combinations of repeated audible swallows, anorexia, abdominal pain, excessive gas, and/or excessive burping.
		Functional disorders cause signs and symptoms not due to anatomic or biochemical abnormalities, but which fall within the expected range of the body's behavior.
		The diagnosis of a pediatric functional gastrointestinal disorder like aerophagia, in a child with a normal physical examination and growth history, may be made with confidence by satisfying the symptom-based diagnostic criteria.
	www2.kumc.edu /kupedigi/Aerophagia.htm (106 words)

	Eating Disorders -- The Something Fishy Website -- Mental Health Issues
		In some cases, their Eating Disorder is a secondary symptom to an underlying psychological disorder (such as some people who also suffer with Multiple Personality Disorder), and in other cases, the psychological disorder may be secondary to the Eating Disorder (as with some people also suffering with Depression).
		Some of the psychological illness that can be (but are not always) found in people suffering with Anorexia, Bulimia and Compulsive Overeating are: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, BiPolar and BiPolar II Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Panic Disorders and anxiety, and Dissociative Disorder and Multiple Personality Disorder.
		The other psychological disorders and addictions that can co-exist with an Eating Disorder, or that can be the cause of disordered eating, are listed below, along with links to further information.
	www.something-fishy.org /isf/mentalhealth.php (106 words)

	acid reflux disorder
		Acid Reflux Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Effects, and Treatment Millions of people suffer from Acid Reflux disease's most common symptom - Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, and Other Eating Disorders · Healthy Colors: Fruits -
		Acid Reflux Disorder - Information and Treatment Acid reflux disorder also known as gastroesophageal reflux is caused by hydrochloric acid from the stomach entering the esophagus.
		Acid Reflux Disorder Acid reflux Information on reflux and voice disorders from the center for voice disorders, specialists in the evaluation and care of larynx and voice -
	www.acidrefluxoutlook.info /acid-reflux-disorder.php (1073 words)

	Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Somatoform Disorders at ALLPSYCH Online
		It is not better explained by another disorder such as dissatisfaction with body shape in anorexia or delusions associated with a psychotic disorder.
		Some argue that it is itself a symptom of another psychiatric disorder such as those involving psychosis or delusional beliefs.
		Preoccupation with a specific body part and the belief that this body part is deformed or defective.
	allpsych.com /disorders/somatoform/bodydysmorphic.html (168 words)

	MedlinePlus: News by Date
		New Report Finds No Effective Medications for Anorexia Nervosa, but Behavioral Therapy May Have a Limited Benefit (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
		New Strategies Help Depressed Patients Become Symptom-Free (National Institute of Mental Health)
		Read health-related news articles from Reuters Health Information (articles display for 30 days) and HealthDay (articles display for 90 days), plus the most recent press announcements from major medical organizations.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/newsbydate.html (5066 words)

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