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Effects Of Anorexia On The Body

Health Encyclopedia: Eating Disorders Complications Of Anorexia

Complications of Anorexia

Anorexia nervosa is a very serious illness that has a wide range of effects on the body and mind. It is also associated with other problems, ranging from frequent flus and general poor health to life-threatening conditions. Some experts believe that it should not be approached as a simple eating disorder but as a serious condition requiring staging according to severity.

At this time no treatment program for anorexia nervosa is completely effective. Recovery rates vary be...

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Eating Disorders: Treatment for Anorexia

...circumstances:When weight loss continues even with outpatient treatmentWhen weight is 30% below ideal body weightWhen depression is severe or the patient is suicidalWhen there are symptoms of... Read more »

Eating Disorders: Symptoms

Possibly the most bewildering symptom of eating disorders is the distorted body image (body dysmorphia). Although people typically associate distorted body image with severe anorexia, one... Read more »

Eating Disorders: Risk Factors

...African-American girls and young women may be at particular risk for eating disorders because of poor body images caused by cultural attitudes that denigrate the physical characteristics of... Read more »

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...persisted in 10 - 25% of patients after treatment.Direct Adverse Effects of Bulimic Behavior on the BodyMany medical problems are directly associated with bulimic behavior, including:Tooth... Read more »

Eating Disorders: Therapy

...TherapyCognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) works on the principle that a pattern of false thinking and belief about one's body can be recognized objectively and altered, thereby changing the... Read more »

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