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| Anorexia Obsessive thoughts about weight and body shape, caloric intake. Purging behaviors; self-induced vomiting, laxative or diuretic abuse, or over-exercising. Feelings of extreme guilt and/or shame These feelings surround eating and body weight/shape despite actual weight or amount of food consumed. Constant weighing and measuring; ritualistic (or compulsive) behaviors such as weighing oneself daily at the same time, measuring each part of the body. Feeling "fat" and seeing "fat" even if this does not exist. Anorectics will "see" fat or feel as if they are fat due to distorted body image. Loss of monthly periods; as the body enters into "starvation mode" and there is a drop in weight of 12% or more, cessation of monthly menstruation cycles can occur. Skipping meals even when hungry, restricting despite extreme hunger. Anorectics will deny themselves food, believing that it will "make them fat". Growth of a fine downy hair on face, arms and trunk. In an attempt to keep itself warm, the body will begin to grow hair similar to peach fuzz on certain areas of the skin. Severe intolerance to cold temperatures. With a loss of body fat to keep warm and protected from cold temperatures, anorectic individuals will often feel very cold when others in the same room are comfortable. Fatigue accompanied by dizziness, disorientation, inability to concentrate As the brain goes into starvation mode with the body, both the lack of nutrition and preoccupation with weight and food can interfere with concentration. Dizziness and disorientation can occur at any time, and can be worsened by excessive exercise and purging behaviors. Heart irregularities caused by malnutrition and electrolyte imbalances can also contribute to these symptoms. Muscle cramping; a common symptom of potassium loss (potassium is an electrolyte that helps to maintain proper heart and organ functions in the body) muscles can begin to spasm or cramp, which is quite painful and needs to be medically evaluated. Isolation; as anorexia progresses, the sufferer may tend to isolate themselves from friends, family, and activities that constitute eating (i.e. going to dinner) or exposing the body (i.e. swimming). Secretive behavior related to eating. It is not uncommon for anorectics to hide food, eat in seclusion from others, or discretely discard food when faced with a situation where they must eat in front of others. Pushing food around one's plate to make it appear as if they are eating. This is only one of the tricks that are employed by anorectics desperate to not have to eat. In pushing food around their plate, it may appear to others, as well as themselves, that they are eating more than they have actually eaten Cardiac abnormalities; irregular heartbeat is a common problem associated with anorexia nervosa. This is caused by electrolyte imbalances and dehydration. Complications can lead to death. Reproductive impairment; prolonged abuse of the body and lack of monthly periods can cause reproductive damage and complications. Some individuals may not be able to conceive children, as well as a host of other problems. Electrolyte imbalance; generally caused by lack of fluid intake and/or purging behaviors such as vomiting and laxative or diuretic abuse, electrolyte imbalances can potentially be fatal. Symptoms include dizziness, fatigue, muscle cramping, irregular heartbeat, light-headedness, possibly chest pain. Complications can lead to death. Headache, stomach ache; these very common problems are associated with lack of nutrition and other complications of this eating disorder. This is especially present with abuse of laxatives and forced vomiting. |
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