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WHAT IS ANOREXIA NERVOSA?

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that is often characterized by restriction of energy intake, resulting in difficulty maintaining a healthy body weight.

Common Physical Symptoms:

  • Abnormal blood counts

  • Fatigue

  • Insomnia

  • Dizziness or fainting

  • Soft, downy hair covering the body

  • Absence of menstruation

Anorexia nervosa is a complex psychiatric disorder with potentially deadly consequences. There is an urgent need for more research.

  • Extreme low body weight

  • Constipation and abdominal pain

  • Irregular heart rhythms

  • Low blood pressure

  • Dehydration

  • Swelling of arms or legs

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