1. Anorexia Nervosa - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes an eating disorder characterized by low body weight and body image distortion with an obsessive http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anorexia_nervosa

Anorexia nervosa From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search For other uses, see Anorexia Anorexia Nervosa Classification and external resources An anti-anorexia nervosa billboard featuring recovering anorexic actress Isabelle Caro ICD F F ... med/144 Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes an eating disorder characterized by low body weight and body image distortion with an obsessive fear of gaining weight. Individuals with anorexia are known to commonly control body weight through the means of voluntary starvation, purging vomiting , excessive exercise , or other weight control measures, such as diet pills or diuretic drugs. It primarily affects adolescent females, however approximately 10% of people with the diagnosis are male. Anorexia nervosa is a complex condition, involving psychological neurobiological , and sociological components. The term anorexia is of Greek origin: a (α, prefix of negation), n (ν, link between two vowels) and orexis (ορεξις, appetite) thus meaning a lack of desire to eat. A person who is diagnosed with anorexia nervosa is most commonly referred to with the adjectival form anorexic . The noun form, "

2. Anorexia: What Is It, Symptoms, What Causes It, What Are The Medical Risks, Trea anorexia what is it, symptoms, what causes it, what are the medical risks, treatment, prevention. http://www.mamashealth.com/anorexia.asp

MamasHealth.com Home Eating Disorder Pages Activity Anorexia Anorexia Athletes and Eating Disorders Binge Eating ... Recovery Links Email Mama Gaining: The truth about life after eating disorders Sex on Prom Night Free grants for college Sign up for the MamasHealth Newsletter What Is Anorexia? Anorexia is an eating disorder where people starve themselves. Anorexia usually begins in young people around the onset of puberty. Individuals suffering from anorexia have extreme weight loss. Weight loss is usually 15% below the person's normal body weight. People suffering from anorexia are very skinny but are convinced that they are overweight. Weight loss is obtained by many ways. Some of the common techniques used are excessive exercise, intake of laxatives and not eating. Anorexics have an intense fear of becoming fat. Their dieting habits develop from this fear. Anorexia mainly affects adolescent girls. People with anorexia continue to think they are overweight even after they become extremely thin, are very ill or near death. Often they will develop strange eating habits such as refusing to eat in front of other people. Sometimes the individuals will prepare big meals for others while refusing to eat any of it. The disorder is thought to be most common among people of higher socioeconomic classes and people involved in activities where thinness is especially looked upon, such as dancing, theater, and distance

3. Anorexia Nervosa But once I put the signs together, I talked to Jen about anorexia. She denied she had a problem, but I knew she needed help. I took her to our doctor, http://www.4woman.gov/faq/easyread/anorexia-etr.htm

Skip navigation Anorexia Nervosa Give us feedback on this page Printer-friendly version PDF file, 215 Kb] What is anorexia nervosa? Who becomes anorexic? What causes anorexia? What are signs of anorexia? ... What should I do if I think someone I know has anorexia? See also: Binge Eating Disorder Bulimia Nervosa What is anorexia nervosa? A person with anorexia (a-neh-RECK-see-ah) nervosa, often called anorexia, has an intense fear of gaining weight. Someone with anorexia thinks about food a lot and limits the food she or he eats, even though she or he is too thin. Anorexia is more than just a problem with food. It's a way of using food or starving oneself to feel more in control of life and to ease tension, anger, and anxiety. Most people with anorexia are female. An anorexic: has a low body weight for her or his height resists keeping a normal body weight has an intense fear of gaining weight thinks she or he is fat even when very thin Who becomes anorexic? What causes anorexia? There is no single known cause of anorexia. But some things may play a part: Culture.

4. YouTube - Anorexia Video anorexia images and stats note please do not post triggering comments .. As well, I realize that a lot of these pictures have been photoshopped, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_j_ZYcmt9U

5. Anorexia Nervosa Symptoms, Signs, Causes, Diagnosis And Treatment By MedicineNet Get the facts on anorexia nervosa causes, symptoms, warning signs, treatment, diagnosis, effects and statistics on this eating disorder. http://www.medicinenet.com/anorexia_nervosa/article.htm

About Us Site Map May 28, 2008 home mental health center mental health a-z list anorexia nervosa index > anorexia nervosa article Font Size A A A Anorexia Nervosa Index ... Glossary Anorexia Nervosa Medical Author: Medical Editor: William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR What is anorexia? Who is at risk for anorexia? What causes anorexia? ... Anorexia Nervosa At A Glance Related anorexia articles: Anorexia - on WebMD Anorexia - on eMedicineHealth Drunkorexia, Manorexia, Diabulimia: New Eating Disorders? Medical Author: Medical Editor: William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR In recent weeks, I have read media reports that mentioned both " drunkorexia " and " manorexia ." I have fielded questions about " diabulimia " from coworkers and friends. From the sound of these terms, it appears that there are a lot of new and recently discovered eating disorders. I certainly did not hear the word drunkorexia in medical school. Actually, these new terms (which, by the way, are not official or standard medical terms) simply refer to subcategories of the well-known eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa , both of which affect up to 1% of women and a lower percentage of men at some point in their lives.

6. Anorexia Nervosa -- Familydoctor.org Information about anorexia nervosa from the American Academy of Family Physicians. http://familydoctor.org/063.xml

Advertisement Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Conditions A-Z Anorexia Nervosa What is anorexia nervosa? What is the difference between anorexia and bulimia? Why do people get anorexia? What are the problems caused by anorexia? ... How can family and friends help? See Also: More Information Advertisement Anorexia Nervosa Printer-friendly version Email this page Make text bigger What is anorexia nervosa? Anorexia nervosa is an illness that usually occurs in teenage girls, but it can also occur in teenage boys, and adult women and men. People with anorexia are obsessed with being thin. They lose a lot of weight and are terrified of gaining weight. They believe they are fat even though they are very thin. Anorexia isn't just a problem with food or weight. It's an attempt to use food and weight to deal with emotional problems. Return to top What is the difference between anorexia and bulimia? People with anorexia starve themselves, avoid high-calorie foods and exercise constantly. People with bulimia eat huge amounts of food, but they throw up soon after eating, or take laxatives or diuretics (water pills) to keep from gaining weight. People with bulimia don't usually lose as much weight as people with anorexia. Return to top Why do people get anorexia?

7. Anorexia Nervosa: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, Effects, And Treatment Guide to the signs, symptoms, causes, and effects of anorexia nervosa. Includes tips on finding help and getting good treatment. http://www.helpguide.org/mental/anorexia_signs_symptoms_causes_treatment.htm

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8. Psych Central: Anorexia Nervosa Symptoms People who intentionally starve themselves suffer from an eating disorder called anorexia nervosa. The disorder, which usually begins in young people around http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx2.htm

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9. Anorexia Nervosa-Topic Overview anorexia is one of the most common eating disorders. http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/anorexia-nervosa/anorexia-nervosa-topic-overv

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10. NAMI | Anorexia Nervosa anorexia nervosa is a serious, often chronic, and lifethreatening eating disorder defined by a refusal to maintain minimal body weight within 15 percent of http://www.nami.org/helpline/anorexia.htm

About Mental Illness Mental Illnesses About Recovery Low Graphics Site ... About Mental Illness Mental Illnesses Anorexia Nervosa What is anorexia nervosa? Anorexia nervosa is a serious, often chronic, and life-threatening eating disorder defined by a refusal to maintain minimal body weight within 15 percent of an individual's normal weight. Other essential features of this disorder include an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image, and amenorrhea (absence of at least three consecutive menstrual cycles when they are otherwise expected to occur). In addition to the classic pattern of restrictive eating, some people will also engage in recurrent binge eating and purging episodes. Starvation, weight loss, and related medical complications are quite serious and can result in death. People who have an ongoing preoccupation with food and weight even when they are thin would benefit from exploring their thoughts and relationships with a therapist. The term anorexia literally means loss of appetite, but this is a misnomer. In fact, people with anorexia nervosa ignore hunger and thus control their desire to eat. This desire is frequently sublimated through cooking for others or hiding food that they will not eat in their personal space. Obsessive exercise may accompany the starving behavior and cause others to assume the person must be healthy. Who develops anorexia nervosa?

11. ED Info Text Pages anorexia Nervosa is a serious, potentially lifethreatening eating disorder characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss. http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=286&Profile_ID=41142

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You are viewing the community proanorexia Log in Create a LiveJournal Account Learn more ... Technology Interest Region FAQ Email IM Info Proanorexia Website recent entries archive friends user info Links HOW TO JOIN * RULES "No Pics" Viewing Suicide Support Center Thinspiration ... More Links News EMERGENCY EMAIL No guarantees, but this will get to me the soonest: Click Here Our One Millionth Post was made October 9, 2007. Dylan's Corner is now open. Ask him ED questions at: Dylan's Corner An "instant membership" community is now open at: 28 May 2008 @ 07:46 pm My ex / current guy im seeing (its sooo complicated) has made it perfectly clear he only likes thin girls. We were watching Britains Next Top Model the other day and he said that one of them had 'fat arms'. These girls are models for crying out loud! How can they have fat arms?! He also said that I'm thinner now than I was when we were seeing each other last summer before we had a break. (im about 8lbs lighter now) He knew I had bulimia for the duration of my years at University in London (where I varied between 9st 4 (130 lbs) and 8st5 ( 117) )and still have episodes of mia now, yet he's so blatant about his views it makes me hate myself. He stated that 'Fat' is anthing above a UK 10. (i think thats a US 6?) I said 'what?!' and he said, you're alright babe, you're an 8'.

13. Anorexia Nervosa - MayoClinic.com anorexia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatments and more. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/anorexia/DS00606

Medical Services Health Information Appointments Education and Research ... About Anorexia nervosa ARTICLE SECTIONS Introduction Signs and symptoms Causes Risk factors ... Coping skills Introduction Although anorexia (an-o-REK-se-uh) centers around food, the disease isn't only about food. Anorexia is an unhealthy way to try to cope with emotional problems, perfectionism and a desire for control. When you have anorexia, you often equate your self-worth with how thin you are. Anorexia can be chronic and difficult to overcome. But with treatment, you can gain a better sense of who you are, return to healthier eating habits and reverse some of anorexia's serious complications. NEXT: Signs and symptoms ARTICLE TOOLS Print this section All sections E-mail this Larger type Reprints and permissions By Mayo Clinic Staff Dec 20, 2007 About this site Site help Contact us e-Newsletter ... Reprints and permissions updated Feb 8, 2008 Terms and conditions of use updated Sep 20, 2007 MayoClinic.com Bookstore Treatment Decisions Healthy Living Ask a Specialist ... Video Home Log in Register now RSS MENTAL HEALTH More Information Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic.

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15. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Anorexia Nervosa anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person refuses to stay at even the minimum body weight considered normal for their age and height. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000362.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Anorexia nervosa Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative Names Definition Causes ... References Illustrations Food guide pyramid Alternative Names Return to top Eating disorder - anorexia Definition Return to top Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person refuses to stay at even the minimum body weight considered normal for their age and height. Persons with this disorder may have an intense fear of weight gain and a distorted body image. Inadequate eating or excessive exercising results in severe weight loss. See also: Bulimia Intentional weight loss Causes Return to top The exact cause of anorexia nervosa is not known, but social attitudes towards body appearance are believed to play a role. Causes may include genetic, constitutional, psychological, trauma, family, and society or cultural factors. Any given case is likely due to more than one factor. Anorexia nervosa usually occurs in adolescence or young adulthood. It is more common in females. The eating disorder is seen mainly in Caucasian women who are high academic achievers and have a goal-oriented family or personality. Symptoms Return to top Most individuals with anorexia nervosa refuse to recognize (deny) that they have an eating disorder.

16. Ask The Dietitian - By Joanne Larsen MS RD LD - Anorexia Eating Disorder Got questions about anorexia or Eating Disorders? Ask Joanne Larsen, Registered Dietitian and nutrition counselor. http://www.dietitian.com/anorexia.html

Home Contact About Ask the Dietitian Home ... Zinc Anorexia Eating Disorder I'm so glad I found your site on the Internet! Eating disorders are hardly acknowledged in the Far East and I'm starting to get really worried about my best friend. My friend has been on this crazy diet for six months since we started freshman year at law school and she's lost 17 kilos (37.4 lbs.)! She used to be a nicely rounded at 60 kg (132 lbs.) and 166 cm (5 ft 5) but now she weighs 43.5 kilos (96 lbs.). Is this too thin? Her work always been excellent and she was always popular, but now she's really changed. Sure she has a boyfriend and has even been offered a modeling job, but I got real scared when she overdosed on laxatives today and called me sick and in a panic from a fast food restaurant . I was really shocked when I drove her home and put her to bed. She had bruises on her hips and ribs and she said sleeping on them was painful! When I tried to get her to drink some soup, she cried and cried and said it would make her fat! I've only ever seen her drink coffee in the last 5 months. She never eats with us in the cafeteria anymore and would always brightly excuse herself to work in the library. We're all envious of her wonderful figure now, but she's really thin and I'm worried. She said if I tell her parents, she'll kill me. She swears she'll stop dieting once she loses the last kilo, but that's what she said at 50 kilos! I don't want to lose her friendship, but I don't want her to lose even more! Could she die? Is this anorexia? Do write back soon or she'll be 5 ft 5 and less than 95 lbs!

17. ANAD National Association Of Anorexia Nervosa And Associated Eating Disorders ANAD national association for anorexia nervosa associated eating disorders bulimia nervosa proana, guardian angels school guidelines pro-mia, http://www.anad.org/

var path_prefix = '.'; Languages/ Idiomas: Spanish ANAD has been a stalwart supporter and leader in the fight for eating disorders mental health parity both in Illinois and across the nation. (read more) America the Beautiful" STILL #1 at Landmark Century Centre Cinema! Thank you for keeping us in the theater, and on top for 3 weeks in a row! Read reviews, see debut pictures and more. In his award winning documentary film, ANAD urges any who are concerned about eating disorders and their physical, mental, emotional and monetary costs on individuals and their friends and families to see this important movie. In the first part of her Interview, Kirsten Haglund Miss America 2008, spoke frankly about her fight with anorexia, her relationship with her parents and her friends as she battled this dangerous eating disorder. Keith: Did you seek support to lose weight among any of your friends when you were going through some of your bad anorexic stages? Kirsten: Yes, I had a couple friends who were struggling with eating disorders the same time I was. In a way it was kind of contagious. Keith: Did you have any other negative influences that reinforced your weight loss? See Kirsten's answer and the rest of her interview.

18. Anorexia Nervosa Offers links to description, diagnosis, research, treatment, and magazine articles. http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-et01.html

ANOREXIA NERVOSA MENU Description Excellent Animation American Description European Description Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents - U.S. Surgeon General Anorexia Nervosa - eMedicine.com Diagnosis Treatment Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Eating Disorders Eating Disorders - NIMH Research All Recent Research Booklets Anorexia and Bulimia - Royal College of Psychiatrists Magazine Articles Cultural Factors in Psychiatric Disorders [excerpt] - Vancouver, Canada WAMH 2001, July 24, 2001 Despite Image, Most Anorexics Are 45 or Older - Medical Post, Oct. 8, 1996 Other Web Pages Eating Disorders and Addiction - Psychiatric Times, Dec. 1998 Eating Disorders in Adolescents: Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment - Canadian Paediatric Society Internet Links to Eating Disorders Sites Internet Mental Health © 1995-2008 Phillip W. Long, M.D.

19. EMedicine - Anorexia Nervosa : Article By Robert Levey Richard Morton first described anorexia nervosa more than 300 years ago, in 1689, as a condition of a Nervous Consumptio. http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic144.htm

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20. ANRED: Information And Resources A nonprofit organization that provides information about anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, compulsive exercising, and other less http://www.anred.com/

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