ANOREXIA NERVOSA..an Overhyped Lifestyle dysorder.

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by excessive food restriction and fear, irrational fear
of gaining weight, and a distorted
body self-perception. It typically
involves excessive weight loss.
Anorexia nervosa usually develops
during adolescence and early adulthood.[1] Due to the fear of gaining weight, people with this
disorder restrict the amount of food
they consume. This restriction of food
intake causes metabolic and hormonal disorders.[2] Outside of medical literature, the terms anorexia nervosa
and anorexia are often used
interchangeably; however, anorexia is simply a medical term for lack of
appetite. However, people with
anorexia nervosa do not lose their appetites
Anorexia nervosa has many
complicated implications and may be
thought of as a lifelong illness that
may never be truly cured, but only
managed over time. Anorexia nervosa
is characterized by low body weight, inappropriate eating habits and
obsession with having a thin figure.
Individuals suffering from it may also
practice repeated weighing,
measuring, and mirror gazing,
alongside other obsessive actions, to make sure they are still thin, a
common practice known as "body checking"
Anorexia nervosa is characterized by the fear of gaining
weight. Those suffering from this
disorder often view themselves as
"too fat" even if they are already underweight.[10] Persons with anorexia nervosa continue to feel
hunger, but deny themselves all but very small quantities of food.
Anorexia nervosa most often has its
onset in adolescence and is more
prevalent among adolescent girls than adolescent males.[11] However, more recent studies show the onset age has
decreased from an average of 13 to 17 years of age to 9 to 12.[12] While it can affect men and women of any age, race, and socioeconomic and cultural background,[13] anorexia nervosa occurs in 10 times more females than males.
...MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS OF ANOREXIA NERVOSA And MANAGEMENT..coming soon