Anorexia-eating disorder



Anorexia-eating disorder

Introduction

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder which is signified by weight loss caused by the patient themselves. Anorexia can lead to a state of starvation caused by the individual themselves and can result in a situation of great weakness caused by insufficient intake of essential nutrients. In general terms, Anorexia is a symptom that can occur in various diseases and mental conditions, and not a disease itself. Anorexia nervosa in contrast is not a symptom but a disease characterized by self-induced weight loss. This is accompanied by a distortion of body image and can have serious consequences for ...