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What Causes Anorexia
October 02, 2008
Underweight teens and girls suffering from anorexia can seriously
damage their bones and put themselves at risk for osteoporosis.
Anorexia patients who have the illness for more than 6 years have
an annual fracture rate that is seven-times greater than a healthy
woman of the same age.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Patrika Tsai
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Health Expert
What is Anorexia? Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder in which individuals attempt to...
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By John McManamy
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Health Expert
On Feb 1 this year, I turned up for a speaking engagement to NAMI San Diego. But first, the person...
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By Deborah Gray
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Health Expert
I think one of the best things to come out of the Internet is online support websites founded by...
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By Eileen Bailey
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Health Expert
There are two main types of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Some experts have...
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By Amy Thomas
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Health Expert
...swelling), diarrhea, bloating, and constipation. Appetite loss can also result from anxiety and...
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Health Guide
What is Abdominal Migraine? Abdominal Migraine is a form of Migraine seen mainly in children. It's most common in children ages five- to nine-years-old, but can occur in adults as well. Abdominal...
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Eating disorder - anorexia Prevention In some cases, prevention may not be possible. Encouraging healthy, realistic attitudes toward weight and diet may be...
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Anorexia nervosa - resources; Bulimia - resources; Overeating - resources; Resources - eating disorders; Resources - anorexia nervosa; Resources - bulimia
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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...
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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...
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Related News
November 21, 2008
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows children and teenagers with even mild anorexia can develop abnormal bone structure before they lose bone...
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October 02, 2008
Antidepressant medications do not help patients with anorexia nervosa, a new study has found. Researchers at the University of North Carolina at...
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October 02, 2008
A new study has found that the antidepressant Prozac (fluoxetine) may not help anorexia nervosa patients who have regained body weight maintain that...
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October 02, 2008
A new survey suggests that binge eating is a more common eating disorder than either anorexia or bulimia. Binge eating has a genetic component,...
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October 02, 2008
The treatment options for people with eating disorders are very female-focused, some experts say. A reporter from The Wall Street Journal explores...
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