Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa involves severe food restriction, fear of weight gain, and distorted body image with serious medical risks.
Symptoms
Significant weight loss, restriction, fear of gaining weight, amenorrhea, fatigue, dizziness, and cold intolerance.
Causes and risk
Genetics, perfectionism, societal pressure, trauma, and family dynamics. Affects all genders and ages.
How it is evaluated
Weight, nutritional status, vital signs, lab work, bone density risk, and mental health assessment.
Treatment
Nutritional rehabilitation, therapy (CBT-E or FBT), medical monitoring, and multidisciplinary team coordination.