Signs

In anorexia nervosa have both physical and psychological symptoms. Presented here is incomplete list, but here are the most common symptoms of anorexia. Note: the presence of a human one or more of these symptoms do not necessarily indicate that he anorexia.

Physical signs of anorexia:

• Weight loss
• The weight is 85% or less of the minimum normal weight for height and age of the patient
• The man looks very thin and emaciated
• Violation of the menstrual cycle or no menstruation
• Poor circulation
• Cold hands and feet, low body temperature
• On the body there are fine hairs, which the body uses to keep warm
• Brittle hair and nails, dry skin Dry skin: care and treatment Hair loss on the head
• Sunken eyes and puffy face
• Weakness, constant fatigue, dizziness Dizziness - if the ground is slipping from under his feet , Palpitations (tachycardia), chest pain, shortness of breath
• Exhaustion and Dehydration
• Digestive disorders such as constipation Constipation - Watch out for food   and bloating
• Stunting (common in adolescents with anorexia nervosa)
• Weakened immune system
• Anemia
• Swollen joints
• Osteoporosis
• Reproductive disorders, up to infertility

Psychological symptoms of anorexia

• Depression and irritability
• Mood swings
• Problems with concentration and memory impairment
• Ignoring hunger
• Worries about the presence of excess weight
• A distorted view of their body
• Low self-esteem
• Fear of weight gain
• Concerns about food and calories
• Concerns about cleanliness, precision
• The obsession with fitness
• Increased anxiety Anxiety - how to distinguish normal from disease? When you have to eat in front of others
• The patient feels that he does not deserve happiness
• Constant obsessive desire to achieve perfection
• A strong need to control themselves

Behavioral signs of anorexia

• Frequent failures of food
• The patient eats only certain products and is constantly busy counting calories
• She wears baggy clothes to hide thinness strong
• Often it is looking in the mirror and weighed
• Fainting
• Anorexic preparing food to others, but do not eat it myself
• Eating and playing sports, when no one is watching
• The patient is moving away from their friends and family members; generally try to avoid contact
• Self-inflicted
• Increased critical and controlling behavior towards themselves and others

The dangerous anorexia?

That desire to lose weight, grew into an obsession, to subjugate the whole life of the patient is dangerous, can not be doubted. But what exactly is dangerous anorexia?

Anorexia can be very serious and even life-threatening complications. From 5 to 20% of patients with anorexia die due to exhaustion caused by disorders of the heart, liver, posek, stomach and other internal organs.

The main danger of anorexia:

• Heart problems - from irregular heartbeat to a sudden cardiac arrest
• Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract: constipation, ulcers of the stomach and esophagus, gastritis, increased risk of internal bleeding
• Amenorrhea - decrease in estrogen Estrogen - the key to bone health , Because of what may eventually cease monthly
• Anemia - a decrease of white blood cells and hemoglobin in the blood; Thus, it impairs the ability of the body to deliver oxygen to the tissue cells. This disorder is often associated with iron deficiency, which occurs when anorexia
• Reduction of testicular function in men due to a decrease in testosterone
• Tooth Decay
• Suppression of the immune system
• Dizziness
• Fluid retention in the body
• High cholesterol
• Hyperactivity
• Hypoglycemia
• Increased risk of osteoporosis Osteoporosis - he threatens you?   - Bone tissue thins and becomes more fragile
• Insomnia
• Ketosis - excessive amount of ketone bodies in the blood and urine; This means that the body burns fat as the only source of energy
• Kidney damage or serious damage to the kidneys due to dehydration; using diuretics condition further deteriorates
• Abnormal liver function
• Low blood pressure
• Hair loss
• Muscle spasms and weakness that usually occur due to electrolyte imbalance
• Pancreatitis - inflammation of the pancreas Diabetes and pancreas - the things you need to know Whose symptoms include severe abdominal pain and fever
• Increased sensitivity to light and sound
• Depressed mood, irritability Irritability - you try to control my temper , Clinical depression
• Memory impairment, multiple disorders of the brain