Were you looking for information about Anorexia? Anoreccia is a common misspelling of anorexia.
Anorexia is a type of eating disorder characterized by low body weight and body image distortion. People with this condition believe that they are overweight even when they are extremely thin and may diet, fast, or over-exercise to maintain an abnormally low weight. They often engage in behaviors such as self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas. Treatment for anorexia may involve hospitalization (to restore a healthy weight), psychotherapy, and family therapy.
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