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Anorexia Nervosa
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o Refusal to maintain body weight above a minimally normal weight for age and height
o Intense fear of gaining weight, even though underweight o Disturbed body perception undue influence of weight or shape on self-ecaluation, or denial of the seriousness of the current low weight o In postmenarcheal females, amenorrhea. |
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Bulimia Nervosa
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o Recurrent episodes of binge eating
o Recurrent inappropriate compensatory behavior in order to prevent weight gain o Symptoms continuing, on average, at least twice a week for three months o Undue influence of weight or shape on self-evaluation |
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Medical Complications of Anorexia
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o Amenorrhea (the absence of menstrual cycles)
o Lowered body temperature o Low blood pressure o Body swelling o Reduced bone mineral density o Slow heart rate o Metabolic and electrolyte imbalances can lead to death by heart failure or circulatory collapse o Skin may become rough, dry and cracked; nails will become brittle; hands and feet become cold and blue; some lose hair from scalp; some grow lanugo (the fine, silky hair that covers some newborns) on their trunk, extremities and face |
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Medical Complications of bulimia
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o Serious dental problems (breakdown of enamel and loss of teeth)
o Potassium deficiencies which may lead to weakness, intestinal disorders, kidney disease, or heart damage o Mood swings o Some display a personality disorder |
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Diff. between Binging and Purging
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o Occurs over a limited period of time (usually an hour)
o The person eats much more food than most people would eat during a similar time span o Minimal chewing o Usually sweet, high-calorie foods with a soft texture o Preceded by feelings of great tension o Person feels irritable and powerless to control and overwhelming need to eat “forbidden” foods o Followed by feelings of extreme self-blame, shame, guilt, and depression. o Compensating methods: § Vomiting § Misusing laxatives, diuretics, or enemas § Fasting § Exercising excessively |
