Thursday 5 July 2012

Defining, Understanding and Treating Anorexia

Anorexia was the first eating disorder to get widespread attention of the general public, because it has the highest mortality rate of all eating disorders. Anorexia is a severe emotional disorder, affecting the mind and damaging the heart and organ systems through starvation.

What causes anorexia?

This eating disorder develops from previously existing psychological problems, hallmarked by a fear of fatness and refusal to eat. The fear of gaining weight is so great, that it takes over and organizes one 's entire life.

How does anorexia manifest?

Because the problem is mainly psychological, reality is distorted and in the mind of an anorexic she appears fat, regardless of her actual weight. The only way that anorexics can manage their fear of fatness is by refusing to eat. This way, they gain a sense of control that becomes indispensable for their confidence and well-being. Anorexia ends up controlling both the mind and the body of those affected.

What are the symptoms of anorexia?

This dangerous eating disorder causes heartbeat irregularities, heart muscle damage, low blood pressure, convulsions, seizures, kidney damage or failure, liver damage or failure, fertility problems, loss of menstrual periods, loss of bone density, and other physical symptoms caused by starvation.

Anorexia nervosa, popularly known just as anorexia, is a very dangerous disorder, possibly with fatal consequences if it is not treated in time. Because it is a progressive disorder, without proper treatment and medical care, it just gets worse in time. The risk of death increases considerably as more time passes without treatment. It is particularly dangerous and life threatening because of the unique interaction between he body and the mind. People suffering from anorexia become imprisoned in their own body, as the psychological and physical factors work together and create a smaller and smaller world, with little left besides the disorder.

Treating anorexia is possible if the disorder is detected in due time, and it can provide a full recovery. The treatment involves a team of experts (nutritionists, psychologists, medical specialists) who work together for the proper recovery of the patient. Full recovery of anorexic patients takes time, usually years of physical and psychological therapy. In severe cases, with a high risk of death, part of the treatment will take place in protected environments, such as hospitals or treatment centers.



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