Anorexia
by: Mario Herrera
Definition
A disorder in which the irrational fear of becoming obese results in severe weight loss from self-imposed starvation.
15 dangers of Anorexia
- Starvation can damage Vital organs such as the brain and heart
- Monthly menstrual periods stop
- Breathing, pulse, and blood pressure rates drop
- excessive thirst and urination may occur
- Thyroid function slows
- To protect itself, the body shifts into "slow Gear"
- Nails and hair become brittle
- Skin gets dry, yellows, and becomes covered with soft hair called lanugo
- reduced body fats leads to lowered body temperatures
- Mild anemia, swollen joints, reduced muscle mass also commonly occur in anorexic individuals
10 Symptoms
- Extreme weight loss
- Dry Skin
- Intolerance of Cold
- Dehydration
- Elevated Liver enzymes
- Brittle Nails
- Constipation
- fatigue
- Low blood pressure
- Dizziness and Fainting