eMedTV Anorexia Articles

Anarexia

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 11:48:53 CST

Anarexia
A person with anorexia may have excessive weight loss and/or an intense desire to be thin. This eMedTV page gives an overview of this eating disorder and provides a link to more information. Anarexia is a common misspelling of anorexia.

Anerexia

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:56:44 CDT

Anerexia
Anorexia is an eating disorder that mainly affects women but may also occur in men. This eMedTV resource lists symptoms of anorexia and explains what treatment options are available. Anerexia is a common misspelling of anorexia.

Aneroxia

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:57:52 CDT

Aneroxia
Anorexia is an eating disorder that affects 0.5 to 1 percent of the female adolescent population. This eMedTV segment explains when anorexia generally occurs and explores various treatment options. Aneroxia is a common misspelling of anorexia.

Anerxia

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:00:44 CDT

Anerxia
Anorexia is identified by excessive weight loss and an intense desire to be thin. This eMedTV resource describes other signs and symptoms of anorexia and lists various treatment options currently available. Anerxia is a common misspelling of anorexia.

Anirexia

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:01:50 CDT

Anirexia
Anorexia is a dangerous eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of weight gain. This eMedTV resource describes other characteristics of anorexia and explains how the condition is diagnosed. Anirexia is a common misspelling of anorexia.

Annarexia

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 15:04:00 CDT

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

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 12:54:59 CDT

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

Wed, 5 Nov 2008 13:17:24 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.

Anoraxia

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:05:58 CDT

Anoraxia
People with anorexia, an eating disorder, believe they are fat even when they are extremely thin. This eMedTV page explains how many people are affected by anorexia and lists other signs of this condition. Anoraxia is a common misspelling of anorexia.

Anoreccia

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:09:53 CDT

Anoreccia
Anorexia, an eating disorder, is characterized by body image distortion and excessive weight loss. This eMedTV page lists other signs of anorexia and explains what treatment options are available. Anoreccia is a common misspelling of anorexia.

Anorecxia

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:12:58 CDT

Anorecxia
This eMedTV article provides a general overview of anorexia, an eating disorder that is identified by refusal to eat, repeated dieting attempts, excessive weight loss, and an intense desire to be thin. Anorecxia is a common misspelling of anorexia.

Anoreksia

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:14:00 CDT

Anoreksia
Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by distorted body image and excessive weight loss. This eMedTV article lists symptoms of anorexia and describes the possible complications of this condition. Anoreksia 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

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:11:50 CST

Anorexia and Bulimia
Two types of eating disorders are anorexia and bulimia -- both involve drastic measures to lose weight. This article takes a closer look at each of these disorders and provides links to more detailed information.

Anorexia Causes

Tue, 9 Sep 2008 14:12:36 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 the causes of this condition can be precisely determined.

Anorexia Research

Mon, 11 May 2009 15:32:13 CDT

Anorexia Research
Appetite control biology, hormones, and genetics are current areas of focus to better understand anorexia. This eMedTV resource discusses ongoing anorexia research in detail, explaining preliminary findings and their link to the eating disorder.

Anorexia Statistics

Fri, 2 Jan 2009 12:27:38 CST

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. These statistics also show that the problem is a global one.

Anorexia Symptoms

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:17:05 CDT

Anorexia Symptoms
Avoidance of food and obsession with exercise are possible anorexia symptoms. This eMedTV article provides detailed information about early signs and symptoms, as well as information about symptoms that occur when anorexia is more advanced.

Anorexia Treatment

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:03:37 CST

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

Anorexia

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:23:09 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.

Anorexica

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:15:39 CDT

Anorexica
People with anorexia think they are overweight even when they are extremely thin. This eMedTV Web page lists other characteristics of this condition and lists health risks associated with anorexia. Anorexica is a common misspelling of anorexia.

Anorixia

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:21:53 CDT

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

Anoroxia

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:17:04 CDT

Anoroxia
A person with anorexia believes that they are overweight even when they are dangerously thin. This eMedTV segment offers a more in-depth look at anorexia and its symptoms, treatments, and prognosis. Anoroxia is a common misspelling of anorexia.

Anorxia

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:18:11 CDT

Anorxia
People with anorexia have a distorted body image and an intense desire to be thin (even when they are). This eMedTV Web page lists other characteristics of people who are affected by this eating disorder. Anorxia is a common misspelling of anorexia.

Causes of Anorexia

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:45:02 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. This page explains these risk factors in detail.

Health Risks of Anorexia

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:18:47 CDT

Health Risks of Anorexia
People with anorexia are at risk of psychological issues, cardiac failure, and even death. This eMedTV article describes anorexia's health risks in detail, including those that remain after the disease has been treated.

Male Anorexia

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:23:54 CST

Male Anorexia
As this eMedTV page explains, anorexia in males is not much different from anorexia in females. This article points out how men with the eating disorder suffer from the same problems -- and how the same treatment methods are often applied.

Signs of Anorexia

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:52:16 CDT

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

Treatment for Anorexia

Fri, 29 May 2009 16:02:50 CDT

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

Warning Signs of Anorexia

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:14:53 CST

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 often subtle warning signs as well, 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.