Human Disease Project - Anorexia Nervosa
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What is Anorexia Nervosa?
History Of Anorexia Nervosa
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How the Disease Affects You
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Age and How One Gets Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa vs. Bulimia Nervosa
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Anorexia Nervosa vs. Bulimia Nervosa
Although anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are similar in many ways, they are also different in many ways.
Anorexia Nervosa
underweight
eat very little or no food at all
too concerned about weight and appearance
weakness, fatigue
heart problems, kidneys problems, hair loss, lanugo, etc. (look at symptoms page for more)
anxiety, depression
feelings of being too fat, scared of gaining weight
obsessive behavior
solitude, withdrawn
Bulimia Nervosa
normal weight or overweight
overeats, then vomits
too concerned about weight and appearance
weakness, fatigue
dehydrations, throat problems, mouth problems
(from vomiting)
anxiety, depression
feelings of guilt
self destructive behavior
solitude, withdrawn