Question 1

what are first signs of anorexia?

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Odd Food Behaviors: Preoccupation with food or dieting are generally the earliest signs of anorexia nervosa.  The following are also early warning signs: refusing to eat, denying hunger, poor concentration, skipping meals, limiting intake to only certain foods, excuses for not eating, obsession with body size and shape, excessive exercise, wearing baggy clothes, and repeated weighing of themselves.

Question 2

what are the physical signs of anorexia?

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Anorexia: weight loss is main one to start.

Question 3

what are the signs of anorexia(not nervosa)?

Accepted Answer

May have loss: of appetite, decreased food intake and weight loss.

Question 4

am i in danger of developing anorexia? what are the signs of anorexia?

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Anorexia nervosa: Do you feel fat even though others tell you you're not?  Are you terrified of weight gain?  Do you hide your eating habits from others? Do you starve yourself, compulsively exercise, or purge when you’re feeling bad about yourself -- and feel powerful when you accomplish these things?  Are family and friends concerned about your weight loss, eating habits, or appearance?  More yeses = more likely.

Question 5

can you tell me what are early signs of anorexia?

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Distorted body image: People with anorexia nervosa (an) think they're overweight when they're not, and restrict what they eat-often severely. An can affect your thyroid, body chemistry, heart rhythm, digestive tract, kidneys, muscles, nerves, brain, bones, teeth, and skin. Females with an can have irregular (or no) periods. Anyone who even might have an should see a doctor as soon as possible to prevent serious illness or death.

Question 6

any advice? what steps should i take to battle my early signs of anorexia?

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If you are not: already in therapy - would recommend that. For an in-depth discussion consider discussing with your medical provider or asking a provider on Healthtap Prime or Concierge.

Question 7

what are the signs of anorexia/bulimia on your teeth?

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They differ: Bulimia is characterized by regurgitation of stomach contents. The acid in the stomach can cause disolving of the enamel and dentin of which teeth are composed. This can be seen visually as a smooth surface representing loss of tooth structure.
Anorexia usually doesn't have any physical effects on the teeth.

Question 8

is constintaly feeling sick after anything you eat a sign of anorexia? i am sixteen and have been struggling with possible anorexia. i don't completly starve myself but when i do eat i feel sick. is that a sign?

Accepted Answer

Anorexia : Anorexia is a serious eating disorder that is characterized by starvation or major diet restrictions in order to stay thin. Furthermore, it is related to your mental status and need to control what is going into your body nutritionally. You do not feel sick because you eat, you are feeling sick because your body is craving nutrients. 
It is important that you tell someone you trust and/or your doctor that you believe you are anorexic. Anorexia is dangerous, can be fatal and lead to serious body damage or death. Your doctor can help you with developing a healthy lifestyle.

Question 9

are lots of thin hair everywhere a sign of anorexia?

Accepted Answer

Not by itself: When a person takes in inadequate calories, and there is significant weight loss, the body protects itself by going into starvation mode.
The thyroid gland which controls the body's metabolic rate slows down.  One of the results from this could be hair loss and on the body, 
lanugo.

Question 10

if there is more hair on her arms, back, etc, is this a sign of anorexia?

Accepted Answer

Per Mayo clinic: 'soft, downy hair covering the body' can sometimes be seen with anorexia nervosa. Check out this great article by mayo clinic:  
http://www.Mayoclinic.Org/diseases-conditions/anorexia/basics/definition/con-20033002.

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