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Signs Of Anorexia
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Radiation enteropathy; Radiation-induced small bowel injury
Symptoms
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weight loss
- Anorexia
Signs and tests
The health care provider will do a physical exam and ask you questions about your medical history. Sometimes, your doctor may order a colonoscopy or upper endoscopy to look at the lining of intestine directly. Biopsies of suspicious areas may also be taken during the procedure.
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Expert & Community Posts
Symptoms of Eating Disorders
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertThere are two main types of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Some experts have... Read more »
ADHD and Eating Disorders
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertAs children head back to school, parents of children with ADHD worry about academic performance,... Read more »
Get the Lowdown on Anorexia
By Patrika Tsai , Health ExpertWhat is Anorexia? Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder in which individuals attempt to... Read more »
Girls with ADHD: Watch for depression and eating disorders
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health ExpertTwo researchers reported some chilling findings in a symposium at the American Academy of Child and... Read more »
The Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Weight during Cancer Treatment
By Amy Thomas , Health Expert...swelling), diarrhea, bloating, and constipation. Appetite loss can also result from anxiety and... Read more »
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of AnorexiaAnorexia 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... Read more »Anorexia nervosa
Eating disorder - anorexia Symptoms Weight loss of 15% or greater below the expected weight Inappropriate use of laxatives, enemas, or diuretics... 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 »Images
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Anorexia Changes Bone Structure
November 21, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows children and teenagers with even mild anorexia can develop abnormal bone structure before they lose bone... Read summary »
Anorexia can lead to osteoporosis
October 02, 2008Underweight teens and girls suffering from anorexia can seriously damage their bones and put themselves at risk for osteoporosis. Anorexia patients... Read summary »
Medications may help bulimia but not anorexia, study finds
October 02, 2008Antidepressant medications do not help patients with anorexia nervosa, a new study has found. Researchers at the University of North Carolina at... Read summary »
Prozac does not help prevent anorexia relapse, study finds
October 02, 2008A new study has found that the antidepressant Prozac (fluoxetine) may not help anorexia nervosa patients who have regained body weight maintain that... Read summary »
Survey says binge eating tops eating disorders
October 02, 2008A new survey suggests that binge eating is a more common eating disorder than either anorexia or bulimia. Binge eating has a genetic component,... Read summary »
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