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    Ask:What are some symptoms of anorexia besides weight loss

    2008-07-30 11:42:12
    Bella

    Answer:What are some symptoms of anorexia besides weight loss

    2008-07-30 11:50:13

    Here's other psychical symptoms from wikipedia-
    Body mass index less than 17.5 in adults, or 85% of expected weight in children
    Stunted growth
    Endocrine disorder, leading to cessation of periods in girls (amenorrhoea)
    Decreased libido impotence in males
    Starvation symptoms, such as reduced metabolism, slow heart rate (bradycardia), hypotension, hypothermia and anemia
    Abnormalities of mineral and electrolyte levels in the body
    Thinning of the hair
    Growth of lanugo hair over the body
    Constantly feeling cold
    Zinc deficiency
    Reduction in white blood cell count
    Reduced immune system function
    Pallid complexion and sunken eyes
    Creaking joints and bones
    Collection of fluid in ankles during the day and around eyes during the night
    Tooth decay
    Constipation
    Dry skin
    Dry or chapped lips
    Poor circulation, resulting in common attacks of 'pins and needles' and purple extremities
    In cases of extreme weight loss, there can be nerve deterioration, leading to difficulty in moving the feet
    Headaches
    Brittle fingernails
    Bruising easily
    Fragile appearance frail body image

    ana-mia

    Answer:What are some symptoms of anorexia besides weight loss

    2008-07-30 11:51:16

    Your hair falls out, you turn a yellow colour, and your nails go horrible and brittle

    dr_shady

    Answer:What are some symptoms of anorexia besides weight loss

    2008-07-30 11:59:10

    Amenorrhea (interruption of the menstrual cycle): Amenorrhea is present if there is an absence of at least three consecutive menstrual cycles, or if the person needs to take estrogen for her normal cycle to occur.
    Bone loss (osteoporosis or osteopenia)
    Extra sensitivity to cold
    Bloated stomach after eating (since the stomach loses its ability to deal with a normal quantity of food at one sitting)
    Lanugo--a fine hair that grows on the skin in response to the body's need for warmth
    Yellowed skin (often from getting too much vitamin A as a result of eating only certain foods, like carrots)
    Thinning hair
    Mental and Behavioral Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa
    In addition to physical changes, friends and family may notice changes to the person's thoughts and behaviors:
    Distortion of body image or excessive importance placed on body composition or shape
    Denial of seriousness of low weight
    Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even if the person is considered underweight
    Confused thinking (since the brain needs fuel to function properly)
    Ritualistic eating (including cutting food into a planned number of bites)
    Spitting out food before swallowing
    Much more attention paid to nutrition labels
    Major increase in exercise output, even when exhausted
    Hatred for foods that used to be favorites
    Refusal to eat with others
    Binge eating (for the binge eating/purging subtype of anorexia)
    Increased or unnecessary use of laxatives, or vomiting after eating

    symptoms anorexia besides weight loss