What are Symptoms of Anorexia

Most individuals with anorexia nervosa refuse to recognize (deny) that they have an eating disorder.

Symptoms may include:

• Weight loss of 15% or greater below the expected weight
• Inappropriate use of laxatives, enemas, or diuretics (water pills) in an effort to lose weight
• Self-imposed food intake restrictions, often hidden
• No menstruation
• Skeletal muscle atrophy
• Loss of fatty tissue
• Low blood pressure
• Dental cavities due to self-induced vomiting
• Blotchy or yellow skin
• Depression

BE AWARE: A sufferer DOES NOT need to appear underweight or even "average" to suffer ANY of these signs and symptoms. Many men and women with Eating Disorders appear NOT to be underweight... it does not mean they suffer less or are in any less danger.

ALL ABOUT ANOREXIA

What is anorexia nervosa
Extremely dangerous eating disorder

What are symptoms of anorexia
Eating disorders warning signs

Who becomes anorexic
Risk factors

What are the causes of anorexia
Researchers look into how and 
why eating disorders occur

How is anorexia diagnosed?
Diagnosis and clinical features

Getting help
The sooner the better!

When to contact a medical professional
Explanation, some text...

Treatments for anorexia nervosa
Eating disorders treatment and recovery

Possible complications
Medical and psychological complications 
of eating disorders

Pregnancy and eating disorders
Facts about the risks

Did you know…
Fact sheet on eating disorders

Treatment Centers
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