Question 1

what causes anorexia nervosa?

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Unknown: The exact cause of anorexia nervosa is unknown. As with many diseases, it's probably a combination of biological, psychological and environmental factors. There may be genetic changes that make some people more vulnerable to developing anorexia.  Some emotional characteristics may contribute to anorexia.  Peer pressure may help fuel the desire to be thin, particularly among young girls.

Question 2

help! anorexia nervosa - what do i do?

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Treatment: An eating disordet specialist is ideal. I recommend a combination of medication, dietician, primary care physician and psychologist for counseling. A team approach is what is called for, and in cases where one has a dangerously low weight, hospitization is needed to prevent death.

Question 3

how to know if i have anorexia nervosa?

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Seek medical ;: Psychiatric eval to know. Do you focus on your weight ; your body? Do you have normal or low weight but think you are fat? Do you skip meals? Weigh yourself often? Keeping looking in the mirror ; are always discontent w your body? Do you starve yourself? Do you over-exercise? Do you use laxatives, diuretics or enemas to control your weight (or make yourself vomit)?

Question 4

what are the tests for anorexia nervosa?

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Clinical Diagnosis: An is diagnosed on the basis of a person becoming preoccupied with her or his weight to the point that through food restriction, laxitive abuse, vomiting, extreme exercise or all of the above that leads the person to weight less than 85% expected.  There is an intense fear of gaining weight and distorted body image (belief still "fat").  In women, also, lack of periods 3 consecutive cycles.

Question 5

what can i do to treat anorexia nervosa?

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Seek Help: As anorxia nervosa can be lethal, which means you could actually die, my best advice is to not treat yourself, but rather to seek treatment from a person who specializes in this area. If i knew how to tell you treat yourself, i would. I can only assume you must have tried some stuff on your own already, which is why you are now posting here. Treatment helps and those who are not treated risk dying.

Question 6

what sort of problem is anorexia nervosa?

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Body image: People with anorexia nervosa have an inappropriate body image i.e. Dispite being at normal or even a low, unhealthy weight they continue to see themselves as being overweight or obese.   Treatment includes therapy to change this image issue and may include inpatient hospital care.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of anorexia nervosa?

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The symptoms of Anorexia nervosa include::   Abnormal heart rhythms, Fatigue, Alopecia, Constipation, Dehydration, Fear of gaining weight, Fracture, Low blood pressure on standing, Low body temperature, Poor concentration, Slow heart rate, Short stature, Tooth decay, Unintentional weight loss, Absent periods.

Question 8

what is anorexia nervosa a risk factor for?

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Anorexia nervosa can lead to::   Hypertriglyceridemia, Hypoglycemia, Zinc deficiency, Low potassium, Electrolyte disorders, Fracture.

Question 9

is it possible that i have anorexia nervosa?

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May be ? What are: Your symptoms?  Do you focus on your weight ; your body? Do you have normal or low weight but think you are fat? Do you skip meals? Weigh yourself often? Keeping looking in the mirror ; are always discontent w your body? Do you starve yourself? Do you over-exercise? Do you use laxatives, diuretics or enemas to control your weight (or make yourself vomit)?

Question 10

what are some risk factors of anorexia nervosa?

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Risks of or for?: Here are websites for both:
www.mayoclinic.com/health/anorexia/ds00606/dsection=risk...
Risk factors by mayo clinic staff. Certain risk factors increase the risk of anorexia, including: being female. Anorexia is more common in girls and women.      
www.choosehelp.com/topics/.../anorexia-nervosa...risks.html
anorexia nervosa, the deadliest mental-health disorder, is a fixation on weight control.

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