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Anorexia


            Anorexia nervosa is a psychophysiological disorder usually occurring in young women. It is characterized by an abnormal feat of becoming obese, a distorted self-image, a persistent unwillingness to eat, and severe weight loss. It is often accompanied by self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, malnutrition, amenorrhea, and other physiological changes. Anorexia nervosa affects the individuals and the society they live in by making the affected person believe they are not thin, changing the way a person's body functions, and causing more risks to the community due to peer/societal pressure.
             For an individual to be diagnosed with anorexia nervosa they must have most of the symptoms. Usually a person with anorexia nervosa weighs fifteen percent less than normal body weight for their height. Also, if they have amenorrhea they could possibly be suffering from anorexia. Anorexia nervosa also affects the brain and the individual may suffer from depression. Nails and hair become brittle and skin may be dry and yellow. Anorexics may suffer from hypothermia and lanugo. Also, pulse rate and blood pressure drop, irregular heart rhythms may occur and heart failure is possible. Sue to a loss of calcium, bones become brittle and are prone to breakage. Anorexics may also suffer from swollen joints.
             Anorexia nervosa does not only affect a person physically, but also mentally and emotionally. Anorexics have a fear of weight gain. They see a distorted body image when they look at themselves. They tend to ignore their appetite. They also believe that not eating maybe fix any family problems they are experiencing. They may suffer from depression also. Low self-esteem is another common factor. They may also always be anxious and irritable and become an insomniac.
             Anorexia nervosa does not only affect the individual with the disease, but the people around them. Anorexics usually seem like normal people that take part in sports and extra-curricular activities.


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