ANOREXIA NERVOSA
Disease information
ANOREXIA NERVOSA
Anorexia nervosa
.
It is
a
mental illness that produces
a
nutritional
disorder
, occurs in healthy young, which
develop
a
paralyzing
fear
, for
fear
of becoming obese and with serious changes in its idealized body image.
The patient does not eat or if you eat it and continues to vomit to lose
weight
despite being thin /
a
.
It affects mostly young quinceañeras. It
was
always before the age of 25.
Prevention.
Maintain adequate food and one line corporal consistent with
a
healthy lifestyle.
A
family
atmosphere and
social
, not overly competitive, it is important.
Diagnosis and Treatment.
The goal is to try to establish diet, exercise and healthy life, while recovering from
weight
.
It is imperative the help of
a
psychotherapist to
change
the distorted behavior of the patient.
Hospitalization during the crisis for parenteral
nutrition
to correct
metabolic
imbalances.
The therapy can last several years, requiring
a
close monitoring of the patient.
Antidepressants and anxiolytics under prescription.
Complications.
Chronic
anorexia
.
Electrolyte disturbances and heart.
Osteoporosis
.
Depression
.
Suicide.
Forecast.
Well if the patient acknowledges his emotional disturbance and wants and is working with the treatment.
If not treated properly, can lead to death.
Causes.
Are unknown.
Collaborating
family
problems
and
sexual
conflict.
It is
a
symptom of
depression
or alteration of personality.
Signs and symptoms.
Loss of over 15% of ideal
weight
.
Denial of the
disease
; conduct of concealment.
Alterations in the
menstrual
period
.
Intense
fear
of
obesity
.
Depression
.
Loss of appetite, abdominal pain and constipation.
Risk Factors.
History slight
overweight
.
With
compulsive
perfectionist personality and psychological
stress
.
Ballet dancers, gymnasts, athletes and models.
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