Signs and Symptoms of Anorexia-Nervosa

Signs and Symptoms of Anorexia-Nervosa

Anorexia-nervosa is a psychological eating disorder by which the person affected by it gains the idea that if they limit their food consumption then only they can achieve the perfect which is needed to the surrounding society. This disorder leads the patient to starvation which finally results in lesser body size required to for a healthy body. For this disorder a psychological thinking for weight gaining is embedded in the mind of the patient which after someday becomes as a fear of weight gaining. As a result of it, they started starvation as well as exercise even if they are underweight too. Sometimes it is found that either they vomit or through up what they eat only for not gaining more weight. This disorder is commonly known as anorexia. There are many reasons which are responsible for the outcome of this disease though the exact cause for this disease is still unknown. Genetic cause and social attitude may be the causes for this disease though it is reported that the person who has a family member affected by this disorder may have more chance to be affected by this disorder too. This order is increasing in men who mostly belong to gay or bi-sexual community. The effective procedure for treatment of this disease is intake of zinc supplements as well as Omega 3 fatty acids which helps a lot in weight gaining purpose. Medical nutritional therapy which gives the patient proper diet to regain healthy physic may also be good treatment for the persons affected by this disorder.
                        This disorder exhibits some behavioural signs as well as physiological symptoms by which it can be easily detected. Some of the common signs and symptoms of this disease is described in the following:
·         The nature of cutting food substance into small pieces as well as restricting amount of food is the most important symptom of this disease.
·         The habit of exercising compulsively even if they’re tired or underweight is usually found in the persons who are affected by this disorder.
·         Using laxatives, enemas, or diuretics inappropriately an effort to lose weight may be a common symptom for this disorder.
·         Depression, seizures and addiction to diet pills and appetite suppressants like cocaine and other drugs is a well-known symptom.
·         Salivary glands become swollen causing putty on face and cheeks. Teeth decay starts which finally leads to cavity and sores. In the long run the teeth may fall out.
·         Swollen and sore throat is found which finally results into bleeds, tears may also rupture.
·         Irregular heart beat as well as stomach ulcers which finally lead to inflammation and bleeding may be occurred as a result of this dis order.
·         The necessary organ to perform all the physiological process like liver, kidney, heart may get damaged due the severe effect of this disorder which finally leads to death but the fatality rate is very much lower.
·         Muscle weakness as well constant bloating followed by abdominal pain is reported as symptoms of this disorder.

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