Signs and symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa
Physical signs and symptoms of anorexia include:
· Extreme weight loss
· Thin appearance
· Abnormal blood counts
· Fatigue
· Dizziness or fainting
· Brittle nails
· Hair that thins, breaks or falls out
· Soft, downy hair covering the body
· Absence of menstruation
· Constipation
· Dry skin
· Intolerance of cold
· Irregular heart rhythms
· Low blood pressure
· Dehydration
· Osteoporosis
Emotional and behavioral characteristics associated with anorexia include:
· Refusal to eat
· Denial of hunger
· Excessive exercise
· Flat mood, or lack of emotion
· Difficulty concentrating
· Preoccupation with food
It may be hard to notice signs and symptoms of anorexia. People with anorexia often go to great lengths to disguise their thinness, eating habits or physical problems.
If you're concerned that a loved one may have anorexia, watch for these possible red flags:
· Skipping meals
· Making excuses for not eating
· Eating only a few certain "safe" foods, usually those low in fat and calories
· Adopting rigid meal or eating rituals, such as cutting food into tiny pieces or spitting food out after chewing
· Weighing food
· Cooking elaborate meals for others but refusing to eat
· Repeated weighing of themselves
· Frequent checking in the mirror for perceived flaws
· Wearing baggy or layered clothing
· Complaining about being fat
Physical signs and symptoms of anorexia include:
· Extreme weight loss
· Thin appearance
· Abnormal blood counts
· Fatigue
· Dizziness or fainting
· Brittle nails
· Hair that thins, breaks or falls out
· Soft, downy hair covering the body
· Absence of menstruation
· Constipation
· Dry skin
· Intolerance of cold
· Irregular heart rhythms
· Low blood pressure
· Dehydration
· Osteoporosis
Emotional and behavioral characteristics associated with anorexia include:
· Refusal to eat
· Denial of hunger
· Excessive exercise
· Flat mood, or lack of emotion
· Difficulty concentrating
· Preoccupation with food
It may be hard to notice signs and symptoms of anorexia. People with anorexia often go to great lengths to disguise their thinness, eating habits or physical problems.
If you're concerned that a loved one may have anorexia, watch for these possible red flags:
· Skipping meals
· Making excuses for not eating
· Eating only a few certain "safe" foods, usually those low in fat and calories
· Adopting rigid meal or eating rituals, such as cutting food into tiny pieces or spitting food out after chewing
· Weighing food
· Cooking elaborate meals for others but refusing to eat
· Repeated weighing of themselves
· Frequent checking in the mirror for perceived flaws
· Wearing baggy or layered clothing
· Complaining about being fat
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