General Overview

Anorexia nervosa is an eating problem that occurs when a person is extremely afraid of becoming overweight and therefore eats as little as possible. This condition is both a physical illness and a psychiatric illness. Anorexia nervosa can be very severe, leading to death from starvation or suicide.

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Find answers in our in-depth report on eating disorders:

• What are eating disorders?
• What are the risk factors?
• What are the symptoms?
• How are they diagnosed?
• How are they treated?
• What are the screening tests?
• How can I reduce my risk?
• What questions should I ask my healthcare provider?

Living With Anorexia Nervosa

In her own words: living with anorexia and bulimia

Read how one woman was able to recover from anorexia and bulimia.

Related Conditions

• Amenorrhea
• Anxiety
• Constipation
• Depression
• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Infertility in women
• Osteoporosis
• Panic disorder

Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition)

• Eating disorders

Resources

Academy For Eating Disorders
http://www.aedweb.org

Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.
http://www.anred.com

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
http://www.anad.org

National Eating Disorder Organization
http://www.edap.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=294

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