Signs of Anorexia Nervosa

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Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa

The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Anorexia Nervosa may include:

Note that Anorexia Nervosa symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Anorexia Nervosa signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.

Signs or Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa:

Anorexia Nervosa: NWHIC (Excerpt)

Those experiencing anorexia nervosa also have an intense fear of becoming fat, even though they are underweight. Many people with the disorder look emaciated but are convinced that they are overweight. Sometimes they must be hospitalized to prevent starvation, yet they often continue to deny the condition. Food and weight become obsessions. For some, the compulsiveness shows up in strange eating rituals or the refusal to eat in front of others. It is not uncommon for people with anorexia to collect recipes and prepare lavish gourmet feast for family and friends, but not partake in the meals themselves. They may adhere to strict exercise routines to keep off weight. Ninety percent of all anorexics are women. (Source: excerpt from Anorexia Nervosa: NWHIC)

Anorexia Nervosa: NWHIC (Excerpt)

Possible warning signs include:

Deliberate self-starvation with weight loss
Intense fear of gaining weight
Refusal to eat
Denial of hunger
Constant exercising
Greater amounts of hair on the body or the face
Sensitivity to cold
Absent or irregular periods
Loss of scalp hair
A self-perception of being fat when the person is already too thin

(Source: excerpt from Anorexia Nervosa: NWHIC)

More Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa:

More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:

Medical articles on signs and symptoms:

These general reference articles may be related to medical signs and symptoms of disease in general:

What are the signs of Anorexia Nervosa?

The phrase "signs of Anorexia Nervosa" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa.

The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Anorexia Nervosa has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Anorexia Nervosa signs or Anorexia Nervosa symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Anorexia Nervosa symptoms.

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