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What Are The Symptoms Of Anorexia?
I couldnt find a section to best fit my question, but here it goes.. i havent had my period for over a year now.. and i was wondering wether you could tell me whats going on. i would go to the doctors, but im too afraid incase its something serious, or nothing atal, and i would have made a complete fool of myself gettin worried over nothing, i am 16, and started my period when i was 13 and was all regular up until last year in march. what could be the possible cause.. ive read up and everythin seems to be pointin in the direction towards anerexia.. but i can safely say i havent got it not unless you can get it being quite big.. although i do hardly eat anything as i dont have much of an appetite anymore
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Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction, inappropriate eating habits or obsession with having a thin figure, and an irrational fear of weight gain, as well as a distorted body self-perception. however in your case the main problem is Loss of appetite. the various causes of loss of appetite in your case may be due to Stress, Anorexia Nervosa, infection like mononucleosis with features like sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, weakness and abdominal pain, taking of drugs like psychostimulants, anxiety / Depression, hypothyroidism etc. A person with anorexia undergoes self-starvation or other methods to lose weight in obese or overweight girls. the loss of menstruation is a one feature of anorexia nervosa. in my opinion you needs complete check up as loss of appetite can lead to lot many future complications like low bone mass, electrolyte imbalance etc . i think you need medical appointment to rule out causes of loss of appetite esp anorexia. other wise light exercise might help to improve appetite, and relieve the stress by meditation and interaction with other people around. but personally speaking you must get appointment with your family physician for proper checkup
TC
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction, inappropriate eating habits or obsession with having a thin figure, and an irrational fear of weight gain, as well as a distorted body self-perception. however in your case the main problem is Loss of appetite. the various causes of loss of appetite in your case may be due to Stress, Anorexia Nervosa, infection like mononucleosis with features like sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, weakness and abdominal pain, taking of drugs like psychostimulants, anxiety / Depression, hypothyroidism etc. A person with anorexia undergoes self-starvation or other methods to lose weight in obese or overweight girls. the loss of menstruation is a one feature of anorexia nervosa. in my opinion you needs complete check up as loss of appetite can lead to lot many future complications like low bone mass, electrolyte imbalance etc . i think you need medical appointment to rule out causes of loss of appetite esp anorexia. other wise light exercise might help to improve appetite, and relieve the stress by meditation and interaction with other people around. but personally speaking you must get appointment with your family physician for proper checkup
TC
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