What is it?
Anorexia Nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss. Individuals with this disorder have an intense fear of gaining weight and possess a distorted body image that leads them to see themselves as overweight even when they are underweight.
Anorexia Nervosa
What is it?
Anorexia Nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss. Individuals with this disorder have an intense fear of gaining weight and possess a distorted body image that leads them to see themselves as overweight even when they are underweight.
Symptoms
Psychological symptoms of
Anorexia Nervosa
Risk factors
What is a risk factor?
A risk factor is a characteristic, condition, or behavior that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or health disorder, such as anorexia nervosa. Risk factors can be biological, psychological, or environmental. They do not guarantee that a person will develop the condition, but they can contribute to the possibility of its occurrence.
Risk factors for anorexia nervosa
Physical Symptoms
Psychological Symptoms
What is a risk factor
A risk factor is a characteristic, condition, or behavior that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or health disorder, such as anorexia nervosa. Risk factors can be biological, psychological, or environmental. They do not guarantee that a person will develop the condition, but they can contribute to the possibility of its occurrence.
Risk factors for anorexia nervosa
Early diagnosis and intervention significantly improve the likelihood of recovery. Seeking help at the earliest sign of symptoms can prevent long-term health problems.
Early diagnosis and intervention significantly improve the likelihood of recovery. Seeking help at the earliest sign of symptoms can prevent long-term health problems.