Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder primarily affecting young people, characterized by a systematic rejection of food. It often results in extreme weight loss, with women sometimes experiencing a disappearance of menstruation.
it is characterized by a systematic rejection of food and is generally observed in young people; It is usually accompanied by provoked vomiting, extreme thinning and, in the case of women, disappearance of menstruation.
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by intense self-induced weight loss and a deep fear of weight gain. Informacion: Onmeda.es
EATING DISORDER
treatment
Conversational therapy can help with self-esteem and changes in behavior.
Interpersonal therapy: Short-term psychological treatment that focuses on the relationships of the person with others.
DEFINITION
symptom
Symptoms include fainting, dizziness and low blood pressure
Menstrual: irregular menstruation or absence of menstruation
Behavior: social isolation, unbridled appetite, compulsive behavior, hyperactivity or impulsiveness
Causes
Anorexia often begins during the years before adolescence or adolescence, or early adulthood and is more common in women, although it can also be seen in men. Its causes can be:
- Having an anxiety disorder in childhood - Having a negative self-image - Be more concerned or pay more attention to weight and figure