Physical Symptoms
Anorexia nervosa often results in this and is marked by dry skin and a weak pulse.
What is dehydration?
This is a very noticeable symptom where someone with anorexia is constantly trying to burn off calories, even when injured.
What is too much exercise?
This condition is sometimes associated with anorexia nervosa and is abbreviated OCD. Both share traits like extreme cognitive rigidity and perfectionism.
What is obsessive-compulsive disorders?
Anorexia Nervosa is sometimes just referred to as this.
What is anorexia?
True or False: Recovery from anorexia is possible.
What is true?
Since the body doesn't have the nutrition it needs to function, individuals with anorexia will feel lightheaded and may lose consciousness.
What is fainting/dizziness?
Being scared to gain weight may include the need to weigh or measure your body over and over again.
What is fear of gaining weight?
At anorexia's most severe state, this may suddenly happen. Irregular heart rhythms, also known as arrhythmias and an imbalance of electrolytes can lead to this.
What is death?
Anorexia almost always causes problems in this part of the body due to very poor nutrition.
What is the brain?
This is the first step to recovery.
What is recognizing you have an eating disorder?
This is one of the most common effects of self starving in anorexia. This can result in shedding and noticeable scalp visibility.
What is hair loss?
This behavioral symptom where you have trouble sleeping that is often associated with anorexia.
What is trouble sleeping?
If you become severely malnourished, every organ system in your body may become damaged.
What are organ problems?
To prevent gaining weight, individuals with anorexia generally do this to prevent them from gaining weight.
What is limiting the amount of type of food they eat?
Anorexia Nervosa often develops as this.
What is a coping skill?
Malnutrition and electrolyte imbalances due to anorexia nervosa commonly cause this, also referred to as arrhythmias, which can be life-threatening.
What are irregular heart rhythms?
When individuals with anorexia do eat, they may only eat a few certain foods that are often foods low in fat and calories.
What are "safe" foods?
This complication of anorexia starts with an "a". It is a blood disorder where the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. It can result in pale skin, fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath.
What is anemia?
This is when people don't get the nutrients that their bodies need to stay healthy.
What is malnutrition?
This is the best way to treat anorexia nervosa.
This psychological anorexia symptom includes feelings of sadness, irritability, or depression, due to the starvation and lack of malnutrition.
What is a low mood (depression)?
An anorexia symptom where the individual in constantly checking the mirror looking for flaws or imbalances.
What is focus on appearance?
Also known as osteoporosis, which can raise the risk of fractures.
What is bone loss?
This is one of the main points of anorexia and individuals with anorexia often have a strong fear of this.
What is fear of gaining weight or being overweight?
This is someone you may see when beginning to treat anorexia. They will help you learn to choose food that supports your health.
What is a registered dietitian?