eMedTV Anorexia Articles

Anarexia

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 18:25:49 CST

Anarexia
This eMedTV article explains that symptoms of anorexia can include excessive weight loss and/or an intense desire to be thin. This page explores treatment options for those who are anorexic. Anarexia is a common misspelling of anorexia.

Annarexia

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 13:49:49 CST

Annarexia
Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by excessive weight loss and an intense desire to be thin. This eMedTV article briefly explains the condition and offers a link to more detailed information. Annarexia is a common misspelling of anorexia.

Annorexia and Bulimia

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 19:24:56 CST

Annorexia and Bulimia
This eMedTV overview of anorexia and bulimia covers some behaviors of people who have these eating disorders, as well as their possible psychological roots. Annorexia and bulimia are common misspellings of anorexia and bulimia.

Annorexia

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 18:27:36 CST

Annorexia
People with anorexia have an intense fear of body fat and weight gain, and can starve themselves to death. This eMedTV resource highlights how to treat anorexia. Annorexia is a common misspelling of anorexia.

Anoexia

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 09:42:42 CST

Anoexia
People with anorexia believe that they are fat, even when they are dangerously thin. This eMedTV segment offers a brief description of this condition and options for treating it. Anoexia is a common misspelling of anorexia.

Anorexa

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 15:32:26 CST

Anorexa
Anorexia is identified by a refusal to eat, an intense desire to be thin, and excessive weight loss. This eMedTV page describes the common symptoms of anorexia and discusses available treatment options. Anorexa is a common misspelling of anorexia.

Anorexea

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 09:18:16 CST

Anorexea
This eMedTV segment gives a general overview of anorexia, a type of eating disorder that is characterized by excessive weight loss and the belief that one is fat, even when a person is dangerously thin. Anorexea is a common misspelling of anorexia.

Anorexia and Bulimia

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 11:52:18 CDT

Anorexia and Bulimia
Anorexia and bulimia are eating disorders associated with drastic measures to lose weight, such as avoiding food or purging food. This page of the eMedTV library defines anorexia and bulimia, and provides links to more detailed information.

Anorexia Causes

Sat, 5 Aug 2006 10:51:24 CDT

Anorexia Causes
Possible anorexia causes include genetics, biochemistry, and environmental factors. As this page of the eMedTV archive explains, more research is needed before anorexia causes can be precisely determined.

Anorexia Research

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 12:19:04 CDT

Anorexia Research
Anorexia research is currently under way on appetite control biology, hormones, and genetics to better understand this condition. This eMedTV resource discusses ongoing anorexia research in detail.

Anorexia Statistics

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 12:27:53 CDT

Anorexia Statistics
The anorexia statistics in this eMedTV article indicate that while the related death rate is higher than all other causes of death in women, more men are developing the disease. Anorexia statistics also show that the problem is a global one.

Anorexia Symptoms

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 12:41:30 CDT

Anorexia Symptoms
Anorexia symptoms range from avoidance of food to swollen joints. This eMedTV article provides details about early anorexia symptoms as well as information about anorexia symptoms that occur when the disease is more advanced.

Anorexia Treatment

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:10:52 CDT

Anorexia Treatment
No universal anorexia treatment will cure someone with the condition. Rather, as this eMedTV article explains, a combination of anorexia treatments, such as counseling, medications, and hospitalization, is used to return the person to normal weight.

Anorexia

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 19:15:16 CDT

Anorexia
Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by an irrational fear of gaining weight -- even when dangerously thin. As this eMedTV article explains, anorexia can lead to severe health risks, including cardiac arrest, brittle bones, and brain damage.

Anorixia

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 16:05:42 CST

Anorixia
People with anorexia believe they are fat even when they are dangerously thin. This segment of the eMedTV Web site offers an overview of anorexia and includes a link to more information about the disease. Anorixia is a common misspelling of anorexia.

Causes of Anorexia

Sat, 5 Aug 2006 10:51:13 CDT

Causes of Anorexia
The exact causes of anorexia are not known; however, as this page of the eMedTV library explains, possible risk factors include biochemistry, personality traits, and genetics. The risk factors will be studied further to determine causes of anorexia.

Health Risks of Anorexia

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 10:56:44 CDT

Health Risks of Anorexia
Health risks of anorexia range from psychological issues, cardiac failure, and even death. This eMedTV article describes the health risks of anorexia, including those that remain after the disease has been treated.

Male Anorexia

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:51:31 CDT

Male Anorexia
Male anorexia is not much different from the condition in females. As this page of the eMedTV library explains, people with male anorexia suffer from the same problems and the same treatment methods are often applied.

Signs of Anorexia

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 12:57:31 CDT

Signs of Anorexia
Signs of anorexia include reduced muscle mass, compulsively exercising, anemia, and brittle hair and nails. This eMedTV article discusses signs of anorexia in detail, from the early stages of the disease to when it is more advanced.

Treatment for Anorexia

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:41:58 CDT

Treatment for Anorexia
Early treatment for anorexia gives the best chance of restoring a person to normal weight. As this eMedTV Web page explains, treatment for anorexia may involve medications, nutritional counseling, and, in severe cases, hospitalization.

Warning Signs of Anorexia

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:45:29 CDT

Warning Signs of Anorexia
Of the warning signs of anorexia, excessive weight loss is the most obvious. However, as this eMedTV article explains, there are subtle warning signs of anorexia, such as dressing in layers and conducting elaborate rituals around food.

Anorexia and Bone Loss

Sat, 17 Jun 2006 10:53:33 CDT

Anorexia and Bone Loss
There are many long-term effects from anorexia, and bone loss is one of the most common. In this section of the eMedTV library, the link between anorexia and bone loss is discussed, including the causes and treatment.

Anorexia and Osteoporosis

Mon, 2 Oct 2006 14:27:08 CDT

Anorexia and Osteoporosis
A person who has anorexia also has a higher risk of osteoporosis. This portion of the eMedTV library explains the link between anorexia and osteoporosis. This resource also includes information on treatment options for these conditions.