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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: Highlights

Prozac Not Helpful for Anorexia NervosaAntidepressant drugs such as fluoxetine (Prozac) are not helpful for patients with anorexia nervosa, indicates an important 2006 study in the Journal... Read more »

Eating Disorders: Introduction

Eating disorders are behavioral issues brought on by a complex interplay of factors, which may include emotional and personality disorders, family pressures, a possible genetic or... 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 »

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