Anorexia and your body

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179856 tn?1333547362 Cessation of menstruation, cold intolerance, lethargy, Osteoporosis (weakening of the bones), Petechiae (bleeding) on the arms and legs, development of lanugo, fine, downy body hair, severe dehydration and electrolyte depletion that is potentially fatal.
Avatar f tn It would also be important to inform your doctor of your previous history with anorexia as this may alter his/her evaluation and/or recommendations. Feel free to visit the bella vita website for more information surrounding eating disorders. Best regards, Dr.
Avatar m tn can anorexia cause pain all over the body? along with dizziiness and sharp eye pain?
1158511 tn?1262554942 At 5'4" and 87.4 pounds, your body weight would qualify for anorexia. Low body weight is one of the criteria for anorexia. By visiting the bella vita website you could take our free eating disorder survey and also read more about anorexia to help you understand more.
Avatar f tn firstly im sure everybody says it, your personality is more important than your looks.. and im sure your pretty jast the way you are, but if you dont believe that...buety still loved the beast. =D but mainly if your worried about your body, look at those this super models with their bones sticking out, MAYBE go on a health diet, so that you know the food going in your body is good and do lots of exercise so it will turn into muscle. let me know how you go ok.
Avatar f tn t happen over night and doing it right will keep it off longer... With anorexia the second you start to eat your body holds in everything including the fat because it knows you will starve it again. Also when you stop eating your body will start to eat itself (including your muscles). You can do this hun... keep it up and persevere.
Avatar m tn For example I can eat a whole tub of ice-cream and has no affect on my body. I have read about others have this issue also. Isotretinoin (accutane) obviously messed up something in my body so that it doesn't metabolize or absorb food the way it did pre-accutane. If anyone has any knowledge in this area plz respond. ty.
Avatar n tn You definitely want to have your eating disorder in good control during pregnancy, as you are going to have to gain 12-15 kilos for the baby to be healthy--this can be very difficult for some people! I would suggest that you have your thyroid levels and prolactin levels checked too, as they may be out of balance.
Avatar n tn Why is anyone commenting on your breasts and bottom whether "too skinny" or "too fat?" The only reason anyone should have the right to comment is if they are worried about your health, such as if you have anorexia or an obesity problem that a doctor has told you is serious. There is a partner out there for everyone, you will find someone.
1238036 tn?1457315447 Many thanks for your reply, I found it helpful.
Avatar f tn first of all your periods stop because you are starving your body, and messing up all your hormone levels and plus you have no body fat. i have had an ed for almost 12 years and i didnt get my period i think till i was 18 it is not healthy to do. i have tremendous amounts of knowledge of this disease and if you ever need someone to talk to please just leave a message for me.
Avatar f tn I was in it for 13 years, and am still fertile, but it depends on how your body reacts to the malnutrition that it withstands for so long. Have you asked your Dr? Be brave, hang in there!! Be blessed!
Avatar f tn Proper nutrition is the goal in treating Anorexia. Food is medicine. To learn more about anorexia and treatment options, visit the bella vita website.
1310561 tn?1285863461 Are you crazy? You are obviously not smart for your age. Anorexia can cause some severe damage on your body. If you don't give your body the nutrients it needs long time effects will come.Then you'll just look really nasty and skinny, and that is not attractive for anyone. So if thats what your going for, to look good, you're just making yourself look worse. Try a diet or exercising don't put your body through that!!
Avatar f tn hi, it's good that you realized what was going on! i also lost my period when i lost weight. even after gaining weight back, it still took some time for my period to come back. so if you're eating right and not putting too much stress on your body from extreme work outs, then i am sure it will come back very soon considering it wasn't gone for long.
Avatar f tn Yes you can have stomach pain along with many other symptoms. Anorexia and Anorexia Nervosa are actually two different things.. Anorexia is simply not eating, it doesn't necessarily mean you don't WANT to eat, just a lack of eating for whatever reason. Anorexia Nervosa (what people are usually talking about when they use the term Anorexia) is when you don't eat because you think you are fat, or you have a strong fear of gaining weight.
918035 tn?1274644533 m going through this with my 13 daughter and my sister has been anorexic for 20 years, I have learned alot, did you know that your body burns calories on it's own? All the work your body does to keep you alive burns calories, your heart, kidneys, liver, brain etc. The damage this addiction causes are countless, and when the damage is done, you can't take it back.
Avatar f tn If you are depressed and anxious, I would definitely seek help with that and during that, talking to whomever you see about your body issues would be appropriate and very insightful (to you and a therapist trying to help you.). You could start with a psychologist to discuss it all? If you are at university, you could even go to counseling there as they are often provided to the student body depending on where you go. My college had a mental health clinic.
Avatar f tn Im not sure what your doctor meant by pigmentation either. Hopefully your blood work will give some insight into your general health and what may be going on. Is your HR always above 120 or only during certain situations?
Avatar f tn Chewing and spitting is an eating disorder just as much as anorexia and bulimia. Do not turn to these diseases as a solution, they will slowly break down your body and you will end up unhealthy instead of healthy. To speed up weight loss you can eat a can of pinapples each day and drink a glass of green tea (without any form of added sugar) before each meal. I know this answer is not what you are looking for, but please don't turn to chewing and spitting.
766752 tn?1234946743 The facts are you get a “bad sickey feeling” and “acidey feeling”. You body does not feel good. If these physical symptoms continue, please see your medical doctor. For more information on eating disorders, physical complications and treatment, visit the bella vita website.