Question 1

can anorexia, low body weight cause diabetes insipidus or is it possible the diabetes insipidus caused the anorexia w/ great weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Anorexia: Anorexia is not likely the cause of di, and vise versa.

Question 2

can anorexia nervosa or very low body weight cause diabetes insipidus that requires ddap?

Accepted Answer

No, it cannot: Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder, which requires loss of at least 15% or more of the body weight, compared to the average standard weight. This is primarily a disorder of thinking that despite loosing wt., the person sees herself as fat. Diabetes insipidus (di)causes excessive water loss b/c of lack of antidieuretic hormone, which prevents water loss. Anorexia nervosa cannot cause di.

Question 3

help! i am an anorexic, do i have diabetes or is it nothing to worry about?

Accepted Answer

Anorexic: Anorexia nervosa by itself is a life-threatening illness and requires comprehensive treatment with a team of professionals: primary care physician, psychiatrist, psychologist/other psychotherapist(s), nutritionist, etc.  With diabetes added, the risks are much worse. A person can have both illnesses at the same time, each requiring medical attention.  Neither is "nothing to worry about"!

Question 4

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 5

how can anorexia cause cardiomyopathy?

Accepted Answer

Malnutrition: Anorexia causes malnutrition that could cause cardiomyopathy.

Question 6

decrese ferritin leavel cause anorexia?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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.

Question 8

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 9

what are the causes of anorexia?

Accepted Answer

"Causes" is correct: A major cause is sexual or emotional trauma. A second significant cause is how eating and weight gain are dealt with in the family. Significant is the inappropriate way "desireable" women are depicted in every aspect of our culture. It distorts girls and women's perceptions of themselves and other women.The problem for men - it distorts how they view and treat daughters, wives and lovers.

Question 10

when a med says it causes anorexia, what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Loss Of Appetite: Anorexia, as a side effect, refers to a diminished or loss of appetite. Many medications, including the antidepressant buproprion, can lead to anorexia. I have found that medications causing nausea can also cause anorexia. Taking such medications at bedtime can help reduce the anorexia. Do not change the timing of any medication without first discussing with the prescribing physician.

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