The Skinny on Anorexia

Title:
The Skinny on Anorexia
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661
Summary:
This article is about anorexia nervosa.

This article presents a brief statistical figure of g

Keywords:
anorexia, inferiority complex, fatigue, cramps, anxiety and depression, osteoporosis

Article Body:
Because of mass media´s rising campaign on beauty products and weight-loss products, people ha
An alarming emergence in eating disorders
Eating disorders have become increasingly prevalent in western countries because of a
Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia is the second most common eating disorder.

Anorexia and bulimia nervosa are


Anorexia and other eating disorders usually start during early adolescence.

People wi

Anorexia and other eating disorders may have stemmed from a misunderstanding of a wide
Side effects
Side effects are mainly classified into psychological, social and physical.

Physical

Physical side effects:
Fatigue and loss of energy
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Dizziness due to low blood pressure
Fine hair growth on body (lanugo hair)
Hair loss
Pins and needles (parathesia due to changes in the peripheral changes in the nervous system)
Brittle nails and fragile bones due to low calcium
Increased vulnerability to osteoporosis
Anaemia and pale skin due to low iron levels

Easy bruising
Cramps
Ulcers
Susceptibility to cold due to loss of insulation
Edema (tissue swelling from water) due to electrolyte imbalances
Cessation of menstruation
Strain on most of the bodies organs
Thyroid dysfunction
Irregularity in the secretion of growth hormone
Potential kidney failure
Urinary tract infections
Chronic indigestion
Potential liver failure
Osteoporosis
Psychological side effects:
Low self esteem and loss of confidence
Feelings of being ineffective and powerless

Fear of losing control
Mood swings

Irritability
Anxiety and depression
Loneliness
Feelings of being worthless

Now that you understand what anorexia is all about, it will be easier to look out for tell-tal

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