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Doctor insights on: How Long Does It Take To Notice A Weight Loss In An Anorexic Teenager

Weight loss: Sometimes quite awhile. The ill teenager often tries to hide the weight loss, wearing bulky clothes, covering arms and legs so that weight loss is covered over. When parents observe this behavior they should insist on finding the truth and then take their child to their physician for diagnosis and treatment. ...Read more

Depends: You have to burn off 3500 calories that you don't take in to lose one pound. Depends upon how severe the anorexia is. See a psychiatrist for treatment before severe problems arise. ...Read more

Anorexia: Takes a while, due to secretiveness of the eating patterns, until it gets severe & obvious enough that it cannot be concealed anymore, or when starts to affect physical health & appearance in obvious manner. ...Read more

Anorexic: Depends on perception of ideal weight, dietary habits, general health. ...Read more

It depends: It all depends upon how weight you want to lose. ...Read more

Very quickly: If this is anorexia nervosa get help asap. It is a very dangerous disease. ...Read more

We Try 2 Do No Harm: U are asking how long it takes someone who is starving him/herself 2 lose weight. This reminds me of cruel "medical experiments" [read: torture] performed on some prisoners in world war ii. From those so-called experiments, we learned things like how low body temperature can drop before a person dies. >> for help with ur fears about weight contact neda: http://bit. Ly/158io3p they'll understand. ...Read more

Not recommended: It sounds like you're intending to use being anorexic as a method of weight loss, and not understanding that anorexia nervosa is a serious illness which can result in death. If you do need to lose weight, there are healthy ways to do this. But, please consult with your physician first. ...Read more

Teens and weight: Please check in with your doctor to review your growth chart and see if you are overweight or not. It is important to know what is a good weight range for your height and bone structure. No two people are the same, so you may weigh more than a friend but be fine because you're taller! If your doctor says your weight is in a good range for your body, no weight loss is needed. Eat healthy & exercise! ...Read more

Many Reasons: There are many reasons that a teenager may be experiencing hair and weight loss. The possibilities range from stress, hormonal imbalance, anxiety, thyroid problems, anorexia and many more. A thorough history and physical evaluation should be done by a physician. ...Read more

It depends: It is helpful to check in with your doctor to determine what form of exercise is safest for your body type. The length of time to exercise will depend upon your body type, your current physical condition. First get the all clear from your doctor before beginning any exercise program. Start slow with walking even if it is for a block at a time. ...Read more

Yes it can: Eating very little besides weight loss, can cause vitamin and mineral deficiency and can be dangerous. Anything less than 900 calories is considered starving and I feel one should never go below 1200 calories even for few days. Your body needs certain number of calories, amount of proteins, fat, carb, vitamins&minerals.And you can cause damage to vital organs like heart, kidneys and liver over long period. ...Read more

Depression: Commend yourself for exercise and eating right!
I understand your frustration for not losing weight
Thank you for informing about Insomnia and Depression.
At age 24, stresses of taking care of 3 kids, relationship, work and finances can cause Insomnia and Depression
Do not think a lot about weight
Focus on Blessings and Wonders of your Body and its Healing Power!
See Psychiatrist for Therapy. ...Read more

Yes: Any chronic illness that affects appetite or metabolic rate can cause weight loss. The word "anorexia" just means loss of appetite, in medical-speak, it is not necessarily referring to anorexia nervosa. ...Read more

Yes: By cfs I guess you mean chronic fatigue syndrome.This is a difficult disease in that we do not know the cause and our treatment is symptomatic at best. I'd suggest depression is part of the problem, either as a consequence or an inciting factor. Weight change in depression is common. ...Read more

Forgive them: The key is getting you well. Nobody grows up in a perfect environment. You are almost an adult, and you can decide in the future whether you will remain emotionally close with your parents. But your own experience has taught you something of humankind. All of us have episodes of DENIAL. I know I have. I'm sorry your illness was not diagnosed sooner. Understand the past, look to the future. ...Read more

Makes sense: If you have a hx of an eating disorder and you were put on a stimulant for co-morbid ADD/ADHD and you are losing weight, which can be a side effect of the medication, and your underlying eating disorder worsening then it makes sense they take you off the stimulant. Can try Strattera (atomoxetine) which is second line for ADD/ADHD but resembles SSRI's in chemical make-up and may help with depression/anxiety. ...Read more

That is variable:
The person may have a reduced metabolic rate from starvation & thus may lose more slowly then anticipated. ...Read more

Balance: Increase caloric output (activity). Decrease caloric intake (foods). It's that simple and at the same time that hard. Cut down on portion size, snacking, and high-sugar/starch foods. Increase the level of activity...Pushing the tv remote or the computer key pad doesn't use up a lot of calories. ...Read more

Teen weight loss: To lose weight whether you are a teen or not you need to have a negative calorie balance. With this is mind you still need to eat a well balanced diet icluding all food types. Decrease portion size&eat lots of raw/steamed vegetables. Decrease the starchy, fatty foods. Eat some mono unsturated fat foods like avacdos, brasil nuts, just do not overdo this. U should take 3 serv. Of nonfat dairy. ...Read more

Sure: In theory the answer is yes. Weight loss happens when energy expended (i.e. Calories burned) supersedes energy taken in (i.e. Calories eaten). With the right diet and enough exercise a teenager could definitely lose weight. Of course there are healthy and unhealthy rates of weight loss so this should be discussed with your teen's doctor. ...Read more

If: That workout does not make you lose weight, nothing will. I got tired just watching the infomercial. Good luck. ...Read more

Exercise: [. Exercise regularly 1 hr /day
2. Eat lots of vegetables
3. Drink water avoid soda
5. Avoid fast food
6. Check food labeled and their calories. ...Read more

Good quality: Goal should be slow, steady weight loss based on a lifestyle change, not a quick fix. Accordingly, both quality and quantity of food make a difference. High quality protein, complex carbohydrates, low fat in reasonable amounts. What is reasonable? Variety of online calculators that will give you a reasonable estimate of how many calories you "need", and how many you are actually consuming. ...Read more

A Combination of....: Best answer is a balance program of increasing exercise, healthy eating and calorie control. See your doctor for help. ...Read more

No: No it would not cause breast to become small. ...Read more

First off - don't: Recommend trying to lose weight to be 'skinny'. However, working to attain a healthy weight can benefit health. To lose weight insure that calories burned > calories consumed. Drink at least 8 - 8 oz glasses of water per day. Aim for at least 5 servings of vegetables ; 4 servings of fruit per day. Use whole grain when possible. Avoid sodas, ; junk carbs. Get in a good mix of aerobic exercise. ...Read more

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Same as adult: The key to losing weight is what is commonly referred to as energy balance. Balance the calories you are consuming with the energy you are exerting. Avoid processed food in favor of whole foods and never starve yourself. Ask a school counselor or your doctor for referral to good resources. ...Read more

Healthy choices: The best way to lose weight (or maintain a healthy weight) is to eat a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly. Control your portions and only eat when you are hungry, and stop when you start to get full. Decrease junk foods. Exercise at least 1 hour a day, at least 3-4 days/wk. ...Read more