Physical Symptoms
What is one physical symptom?
extreme weight loss, tiredness, feeling weak, dizziness, fainting, feeling cold, stomach pain, swelling in arms and legs, vomiting, anxiety, low mood, reduced bone mass, etc.
What is Anorexia Nervosa?
It is eating disorder that involves low body weight and a fear of gaining weight.
what is insomnia?
trouble sleeping
Can you inherit anorexia?
Yes, genetic changes may make you more likely to develop anorexia.
If you become severely malnourished, what happens to your body?
every organ system in your body can be damaged
What is dehydration?
This can happen when your body lacks enough fluids.
What is a distorted body image?
People with this disorder may think they are overweight even when they are thin.
What is binging?
Binges are when you feel like you can't control what or how much you eat.
Who is anorexia most common amoung?
teenagers
What are some of the electrolytes our bodies need that were listed?
sodium, potassium and calcium
What is cold intolerance?
People with anorexia may feel cold even when others feel comfortable.
What is malnutrition?
This is when the body doesn’t get enough nutrients.
What is purging?
This behavior involves vomiting or misusing laxatives to remove food.
List 2 of the 4 risk factors in the article
family history, weight bullying history, dieting history, transitions
What is anemia?
Low red blood cell levels caused by anorexia.
What are arrhythmias?
A heart-related issue that can become life-threatening.
Can anorexia lead to death?
Yes, anorexia has the second-highest death rate of any mental illness.
What are some emotional changes?
you can get angry, feel very unsocial, etc.
What are environmental factors?
Pressure from peers or culture to be thin is an example of this.
What is osteoporosis?
Weak bones caused by anorexia
What causes wearing away of the teeth and calluses on your knuckles?
Vomiting
what do deaths related to anorexia stem from?
heart conditions and suicide
do people with anorexia skip meals?
yes, because they are extremely focused on their intake of food.
What are some transitions that affect the development of anorexia?
Some changes include a new school, home or job, as well as a relationship breakup or the death or illness of a loved one.
What are some of the complications that were listed?
anxiety, depression, OCD, personality, self-injury, anemia, kidney problems, heart conditions, loss of muscle, etc.