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What characteristics do you consider before diagnosing someone with anorexia nervosa?

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AN: Someone who has a distorted body image (i.e. thin but feels is heavy), or a history of not eating, trying to lose too much weight for their height. Compulsively exercising can be found. Often depression, anxiety and compulsive behaviors can be observed/reported. Treatment includes MD, counseling and a team approach. Chronic ongoing anorexia can cause systemic problems, heart, kidney neuro iss

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