Anorexia Nervosa
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Anorexia Nervosa Symptoms
Early symptoms of
anorexia
nervosa include:
Obsession with dieting and
exercise
Intense fear of gaining weight
Weight loss
Constipation
This may progress to:
Depression
Dry skin
Hair loss
Leg swelling (bilateral)
Loss of sex drive
Weakness or fatigue
Severe symptoms include:
Low blood pressure
:
Systolic blood pressure less than 90
Low body temperature
Slow pulse
Heart rate less than 60
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Last Updated: Apr 1, 2008
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Anorexia Nervosa References:
Attia E, Mayer L, Killory E. Medication response in the treatment of patients with anorexia nervosa. J Psychiatr Pract. 2001 May;7(3):157-62.
Fairburn CG. Evidence-based treatment of anorexia nervosa. Int J Eat Disord. 2005;37 Suppl:S26-30; discussion S41-2.
Treasure J, Schmidt U. Anorexia nervosa. Clin Evid. 2005 Jun;(13):1148-57.
Wonderlich SA, Lilenfeld LR, Riso LP, Engel S, Mitchell JE. Personality and anorexia nervosa. Int J Eat Disord. 2005;37 Suppl:S68-71; discussion S87-9.
