Question 1

can anorexia cause (or increase probability) any type of cancer?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: There is no definite association of anorexia nervosa and 
increased cancer. There have been some population studies suggesting a possible increase in breast cancer during periods of starvation. Other studies reach the opposite conclusion.

Question 2

havng eveng 99.5 oral fevr since 3 years,doc said nrml eve temp bt i dnt feel norml-fast beats and anorxia,no wt loss, return to 98 by naproxn.cancr?

Accepted Answer

Needs further eval: A temperature of 99.5 is not a fever.  Adults are not considered febrile until the temperature is over 100 (101 for children).  Rapid heart beat and enlarged lymph nodes are each signs/symptoms that require further investigation.  Although enlarged lymph nodes are seen in cancer,  they usually continue growing and spreading.  Stable lymph nodes are often infection  or conditions like sarcoidosis.

Question 3

decrese ferritin leavel cause anorexia?

Accepted Answer

Ferritin: Low ferritin level suggests iron deficiency which probably reflects poor diet associated with anorexia.

Question 4

can anorexia cause tenesmus?

Accepted Answer

May be associated: Such pain and feeling of incomplete evacuation can accompany constipation and anxiety related states with anorexia. But it has an association with poor bowel habits that can be traced back to poor intake.
Rarely it can lead to secondary loss of appetite, more a function of a gut related problem.

Question 5

b12 defiency can cause anorexia?

Accepted Answer

Generally not but if: B12 deficiency is relatively common and if mild, often cause no symptoms. If deficiency is chronic and more severe, anemia may develop, fatigue, irritability, and nerve damage may occur. Severe deficiency can lead to dementia as well. Any of these condition, if severe, can cause secondary  etc..B12 is an important vitamin and treatment is relatively easy/inexpensive..Consult your doc..Good luck.

Question 6

what is the cause of eating disorders like anorexia?

Accepted Answer

A mix: Psychiatric illnesses occur when a combination of risk factors collide. The most common factors include your genes, your family upbringing and culture, and your thoughts. Eating disorders can also be caused by the simple process of losing too much weight. This had been noted in pow's in vietnam and other wars where healthy soldiers who had lost weight would further restrict while in prison camps!

Question 7

does early anorexia cause weakness and lightheadeness? what other physical symptoms does it cause? do the symptoms ease later on?

Accepted Answer

Anorexia-dangerous: It can be life-threatening.  Anorexics often have problems with electrolyte balance which can have critical effects on the heart.  Imbalance of fluids/nutrition, muscle wasting, toxic metabolites, not a healthy state of mind or body.  The human body needs an optimal amount of hydration, nutrition, energy, &amp; activity.  Too much or too little is not a state of health, but rather a dangerous game.

Question 8

what causes anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

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 9

how can anorexia cause cardiomyopathy?

Accepted Answer

Malnutrition: Anorexia causes malnutrition that could cause cardiomyopathy.

Question 10

is secondary hypogonadism caused by anorexia reversible?

Accepted Answer

Hypogonadism: About 50% of women who lose their regular cycles due to excess stress, exercise or an eating disorder when weight is regained. If your serum leptin level is low, it is a good sign that this could be a factor. If the LH and FSH levels are low, most physicians will check an MRI to insure that your absent periods are in fact due to the anorexia.

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