Anorexia Nervosa

Manuel Felipe Fajardo Barragán

Cód.: 10 8-02

What is anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by a distorted image and an irrational fear of gaining weight. Symptoms include trying to maintain a lower weight trhougt starvation or excessive exercise

Types of anorexia nervosa

Restrictive: weight loss is exclusively due to dietary restriction or excessive exercise

Compulsive/purgative : The affected person resorts to binge eating or purging( through vomiting, enemas, or laxaties)

Symptoms of anorexia nervosa

Throughout the body: Dehydration, fainting, fatigue, dizziness, osteoporosis, low blood pressure, feeling cold, low body temperatura, or electrolyte disorder

Mood: ansiedad, culpa o temor

Treatments

Trearment consists of therapy Medical Treatment May be Necessary to return to normal weight. Talk therapy can help wiht self- esteem and behavior changes