An eating disorder that is characterized by the lack or loss of APPETITE, known as ANOREXIA. Other features include excess fear of becoming OVERWEIGHT; BODY IMAGE disturbance; significant WEIGHT LOSS; refusal to maintain minimal normal weight; and AMENORRHEA. This disorder occurs most frequently in adolescent females. (APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 1994)
The lack or loss of APPETITE accompanied by an aversion to food and the inability to eat. It is the defining characteristic of the disorder ANOREXIA NERVOSA.
An eating disorder that is characterized by a cycle of binge eating (BULIMIA or bingeing) followed by inappropriate acts (purging) to avert weight gain. Purging methods often include self-induced VOMITING, use of LAXATIVES or DIURETICS, excessive exercise, and FASTING.
Eating an excess amount of food in a short period of time, as seen in the disorder of BULIMIA NERVOSA. It is caused by an abnormal craving for food, or insatiable hunger also known as "ox hunger".
A group of disorders characterized by physiological and psychological disturbances in appetite or food intake.
A condition of metabolic imbalance that is caused by complications of initially feeding a severely malnourished patient too aggressively. Usually occurring within the first 5 days of refeeding, this syndrome is characterized by WATER-ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCE; GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE; CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS; and DIARRHEA.
Absence of menstruation.
A form of group psychotherapy. It involves treatment of more than one member of the family simultaneously in the same session.
Abnormal distention of the STOMACH due to accumulation of gastric contents that may reach 10 to 15 liters. Gastric dilatation may be the result of GASTRIC OUTLET OBSTRUCTION; ILEUS; GASTROPARESIS; or denervation.
Clinical manifestation of excessive LEANNESS usually caused by disease or a lack of nutrition (MALNUTRITION).
Individuals' concept of their own bodies.
The mass or quantity of heaviness of an individual. It is expressed by units of pounds or kilograms.
An indicator of body density as determined by the relationship of BODY WEIGHT to BODY HEIGHT. BMI=weight (kg)/height squared (m2). BMI correlates with body fat (ADIPOSE TISSUE). Their relationship varies with age and gender. For adults, BMI falls into these categories: below 18.5 (underweight); 18.5-24.9 (normal); 25.0-29.9 (overweight); 30.0 and above (obese). (National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Behavioral responses or sequences associated with eating including modes of feeding, rhythmic patterns of eating, and time intervals.
Increase in BODY WEIGHT over existing weight.
Recurrent localized itching, swelling and painful erythema on the fingers, toes or ears, produced by exposure to cold.
Disorders caused by nutritional imbalance, either overnutrition or undernutrition.
An acute infection of the skin caused by species of STREPTOCOCCUS. This disease most frequently affects infants, young children, and the elderly. Characteristics include pink-to-red lesions that spread rapidly and are warm to the touch. The commonest site of involvement is the face.
The consumption of edible substances.
Neoplastic, inflammatory, infectious, and other diseases of the hypothalamus. Clinical manifestations include appetite disorders; AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; SLEEP DISORDERS; behavioral symptoms related to dysfunction of the LIMBIC SYSTEM; and neuroendocrine disorders.
A condition characterized by alterations of the sense of taste which may range from mild to severe, including gross distortions of taste quality.
Modern medical literature refers to peer-reviewed articles, journals, and books published from the late 19th century to the present, encompassing advancements in medical knowledge, research, technology, and evidence-based practices that have contributed to significant improvements in diagnostic techniques, treatment methods, and public health interventions.
The amount of mineral per square centimeter of BONE. This is the definition used in clinical practice. Actual bone density would be expressed in grams per milliliter. It is most frequently measured by X-RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY or TOMOGRAPHY, X RAY COMPUTED. Bone density is an important predictor for OSTEOPOROSIS.
A disorder associated with three or more of the following: eating until feeling uncomfortably full; eating large amounts of food when not physically hungry; eating much more rapidly than normal; eating alone due to embarrassment; feeling of disgust, DEPRESSION, or guilt after overeating. Criteria includes occurrence on average, at least 2 days a week for 6 months. The binge eating is not associated with the regular use of inappropriate compensatory behavior (i.e. purging, excessive exercise, etc.) and does not co-occur exclusively with BULIMIA NERVOSA or ANOREXIA NERVOSA. (From DSM-IV, 1994)
A state of internal activity of an organism that is a necessary condition before a given stimulus will elicit a class of responses; e.g., a certain level of hunger (drive) must be present before food will elicit an eating response.
The relative amounts of various components in the body, such as percentage of body fat.

Empirical comparison of two psychological therapies. Self psychology and cognitive orientation in the treatment of anorexia and bulimia. (1/642)

The authors investigated the applicability of self psychological treatment (SPT) and cognitive orientation treatment (COT) to the treatment of anorexia and bulimia. Thirty-three patients participated in this study. The bulimic patients (n = 25) were randomly assigned either to SPT, COT, or control/nutritional counseling only (C/NC). The anorexic patients (n = 8) were randomly assigned to either SPT or COT. Patients were administered a battery of outcome measures assessing eating disorders symptomatology, attitudes toward food, self structure, and general psychiatric symptoms. After SPT, significant improvement was observed. After COT, slight but nonsignificant improvement was observed. After C/NC, almost no changes could be detected.  (+info)

Psychosocial correlates of health compromising behaviors among adolescents. (2/642)

The objective of the present study was to examine psychosocial correlates of diverse health-compromising behaviors among adolescents of different ages. The study population included 123,132 adolescents in sixth, ninth and 12th grades. Psychosocial correlates of substance abuse, delinquency, suicide risk, sexual activity and unhealthy weight loss behaviors were examined. Risk-taking disposition was significantly associated with nearly every behavior across age and gender groups. Other consistent correlates included sexual abuse and family connectedness. Correlates of health-compromising behaviors tended to be consistent across age groups. However, stronger associations were noted between sexual abuse and substance use for younger adolescents, and risk-taking disposition and school achievement were stronger correlates for older youth. The results suggest the presence of both common and unique etiological factors for different health-compromising behaviors among youth. The results emphasize the importance of focusing on positive 'risk-taking' experiences for youth in prevention programs; being sensitive to possible sexual abuse experiences among both female and male adolescents in health-care consultations; integrating strategies for improved family connectedness into health promotion efforts; and making school relevant for all adolescents.  (+info)

Riboflavin and riboflavin-derived cofactors in adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa. (3/642)

BACKGROUND: Thyroid hormones, riboflavin, riboflavin cofactors, and organic acids were assessed in girls with anorexia nervosa. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to examine the effect of malnutrition and low thyroid hormone concentrations on erythrocyte and plasma riboflavin metabolism and their relation with urinary organic acid excretion. DESIGN: Seventeen adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa [body mass index (BMI; in kg/m2): 14.8 +/- 2.2] and 17 age-matched, healthy girls (control subjects; BMI: 20.5 +/- 2.2) took part in the feeding study. Erythrocyte and plasma riboflavin as well as riboflavin cofactors (flavin mononucleotide and flavin adenine dinucleotide) were assessed by HPLC, whereas urinary organic acids were assessed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. RESULTS: Anorectic patients who began a feeding program had higher erythrocyte riboflavin (3.5 +/- 2.2 compared with <0.1 nmol/mol hemoglobin; P < 0.001), lower plasma flavin adenine dinucleotide (57.8 +/- 18.5 compared with 78.5 +/- 54.3 nmol/L; P < 0.05), and higher urinary ethylmalonic acid (7.12 +/- 4.39 compared with 1.3 +/- 2.8 micromol/mmol creatinine; P < 0.001) and isovalerylglycine (7.65 +/- 4.78 compared with 3.8 +/- 0.9 micromol/mmol creatinine; P < 0.05) concentrations than did control subjects. Triiodothyronine concentrations were low and negatively correlated with plasma riboflavin concentrations (r = -0.69, P < 0.01). Not all patients showed improvements in these biochemical indexes after 30 d of refeeding. CONCLUSIONS: The low triiodothyronine concentrations observed in anorexia nervosa could alter the extent of riboflavin conversion into cofactors, thus leading to high erythrocyte riboflavin concentrations, low plasma flavin adenine dinucleotide concentrations, and high rates of ethylmalonic acid and isovalerylglycine excretion.  (+info)

Anorexia nervosa with severe liver dysfunction and subsequent critical complications. (4/642)

A twenty-year-old woman with anorexia nervosa (body mass index=11) suffered from severe liver dysfunction (aspartate aminotransferase 5,000 IU/l, alanine aminotransferase 3,980 IU/l, prothrombin time 32%), hypoglycemia (serum glucose 27 mg/dl), and pancreatic dysfunction (amylase 820 IU/l, lipase 558 IU/l). She fell into a depressive state with irritability, which was not improved by intravenous glucose. Despite treatment with plasmapheresis for the liver dysfunction, she subsequently developed pulmonary edema, acute renal failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, and disseminated intravascular coagulation. Hemodialysis, mechanical ventilation and drug therapy including prednisolone, prostaglandin E1, and branched-chain amino acid, improved her critical condition. In this case, malnutrition may have been the cause for the liver dysfunction and subsequent complications.  (+info)

Altered dopamine activity after recovery from restricting-type anorexia nervosa. (5/642)

When ill, women with eating disorders have disturbances of mood and behavior and alterations of catecholamine activity. It is not known whether these alterations are cause or consequence of pathological eating behaviors. To avoid confounding effects of pathologic eating behavior, we studied women who were recovered (> 1 year, normal weight, regular menstrual cycles, no restricting eating pattern, no bingeing or purging) from anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) compared to healthy control women. Recovered AN women had significantly lower height-adjusted weight than did recovered BN women. CSF HVA (pmol/ml +/- SD), a major metabolite of dopamine, was significantly lower (p < .02) in six restricting-type AN women (131 +/- 49) compared to 19 BN women (216 +/- 73) and at a trend (p < .08) less than 13 bulimic-type AN women (209 +/- 53, p < .06) and 18 control women (202 +/- 57, p < .08). These four groups had similar values for CSF MHPG, a norepinephrine metabolite. Dopamine neuronal function has been associated with motor activity, reward, and novelty seeking. These behaviors are altered in restricting-type AN compared to other eating disorder subtypes. A trait-related disturbance of dopamine metabolism may contribute to a vulnerability to develop this sub-type of eating disorder.  (+info)

Serum leptin levels in patients with anorexia nervosa before and after partial refeeding, relationships to serum lipids and biochemical nutritional parameters. (6/642)

Leptin is a protein hormone produced by adipocytes that provide information about the body fat content. It was previously reported that serum leptin levels were decreased in patients with anorexia nervosa in comparison with healthy control subjects. The aim of our study was to compare serum leptin levels in patients with anorexia nervosa (n=11, initial mean BMI=15.4 kg/m2) before and after partial recovery with control age-matched subjects (n=11, mean BMI= 20.3 kg/m2) and to study the relationships of leptin levels, serum lipids and biochemical nutritional parameters. We found that serum leptin concentrations in patients with anorexia nervosa were significantly reduced in comparison with control subjects (3.61 vs 9.37 ng.ml(-1), p<0.01). Serum cholesterol, triglycerides, total protein and albumin in patients with anorexia nervosa either before or after partial recovery did not differ from the control group. After partial recovery, a significant increase in serum leptin was observed (4.83 vs 3.61 ng.ml(-1), p<0.05), but the values still remained significantly lower than in the control group (p<0.01) Leptin levels correlated positively with the body mass index in the control group and anorexia nervosa group before recovery. The correlation with BMI in the anorexia nervosa group after refeeding was not significant. No significant correlation was found between leptin concentrations and serum lipids, total protein, albumin and prealbumin, respectively. Serum leptin thus represents a sensitive parameter that reflects the nutritional status in patients with anorexia nervosa suitable for long-term follow up during refeeding therapy.  (+info)

Longitudinal changes of circadian leptin, insulin and cortisol plasma levels and their correlation during refeeding in patients with anorexia nervosa. (7/642)

OBJECTIVE: To study the longitudinal changes in plasma levels of leptin, insulin and cortisol during the transition from the state of starvation to the state of refeeding focussing on diurnal secretion characteristics and their temporal relationships. DESIGN: Leptin, insulin and cortisol were measured every 2h for 24h during acute starvation (T1). Sampling was repeated after reaching half the target-body mass index (BMI) (T2) and again at target-BMI (17. 5kg/m(2); T3). The temporal relationships between the diurnal secretion patterns were assessed by cross-correlation analysis. RESULTS: Although BMIs at T1 were uniformly low, leptin levels varied widely within a range clearly below normal levels (0.03-1. 7microg/l). With increasing body fat during the course of refeeding, mean leptin levels increased from 0.64microg/l (range: 0.27-1. 73microg/l) (T1) to 1.61microg/l (range: 0.36-4.2microg/l) (T2) and to 3.67microg/l (range: 0.7-9.8microg/l) (T3). Circadian leptin secretion patterns showed maximal values uniformly around 0200h and minimal values around 0800h at all stages of the study. At all three weight levels, plasma leptin levels were highest between midnight and the early morning hours and lowest around the late morning hours. Refeeding neither profoundly changed secretion patterns of leptin nor did it change the positive, time-delayed relationship between leptin and insulin with increments in insulin secretion preceding those of leptin by 6h. A temporal relationship between leptin and cortisol could not be demonstrated in the state of semistarvation but emerged after a substantial weight gain; at that time, leptin increases preceded cortisol increases by 8h. CONCLUSIONS: Absolute leptin, insulin and cortisol levels are profoundly changed during starvation in anorectic patients, while refeeding, paralleled by a BMI gain, reverses these changes. During refeeding the relationship between leptin and cortisol changed profoundly, showing no significant correlation in the state of starvation, whereas at T3 after refeeding a strong inverse relationship could be observed. Leptin and insulin did not correlate significantly at any of the three stages studied.  (+info)

Parental high concern and adolescent-onset anorexia nervosa. A case-control study to investigate direction of causality. (8/642)

BACKGROUND: Robust evidence that anorexia nervosa is preceded rather than accompanied by high-concern (overprotective) parenting is limited. AIMS: To look for evidence of parental high concern occurring before any onset of disorder. METHOD: Forty consecutive referrals of adolescent girls with DSM-III-R anorexia nervosa were compared with matched controls using obstetric records and maternal interviews. RESULTS: Index mothers reported higher rates of: near-exclusive child care (P = 0.02), infant sleep difficulties (P = 0.018), severe distress at first regular separation (P = 0.048), high maternal trait anxiety levels (P = 0.008) and later age for first sleeping away from home (P = 0.009). More index families had experienced a severe obstetric loss prior to their daughter's birth (P = 0.066). CONCLUSIONS: This study lends evidence to the clinical contention that high-concern parenting in infancy is associated with the later development of anorexia nervosa. This may derive, in part, from aspects of unresolved grief.  (+info)

Anorexia nervosa is a psychological eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image, and extremely restrictive eating behaviors leading to significantly low body weight. It primarily affects adolescent girls and young women but can also occur in boys and men. The diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa, as per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), include:

1. Restriction of energy intake relative to requirements leading to a significantly low body weight in the context of age, sex, developmental trajectory, and physical health. Significantly low weight is defined as a weight that is less than minimally normal or, for children and adolescents, less than that expected.
2. Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight.
3. Disturbance in the way in which one's body weight or shape is experienced, undue influence of body weight or shape on self-evaluation, or denial of the seriousness of the current low body weight.
4. In postmenarcheal females, amenorrhea (the absence of at least three consecutive menstrual cycles). A woman is considered to have amenorrhea if her periods occur only following hormone replacement therapy.

Anorexia nervosa can manifest in two subtypes: the restricting type and the binge-eating/purging type. The restricting type involves limiting food intake without engaging in binge eating or purging behaviors, while the binge-eating/purging type includes recurrent episodes of binge eating or purging through self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas.

Anorexia nervosa can lead to severe medical complications, including but not limited to malnutrition, electrolyte imbalances, heart problems, bone density loss, and hormonal disturbances. Early identification, intervention, and comprehensive treatment, which often involve a combination of psychotherapy, nutrition counseling, and medication management, are crucial for improving outcomes and reducing the risk of long-term health consequences.

Anorexia is a medical condition defined as a loss of appetite or aversion to food, leading to significant weight loss. It can be a symptom of various underlying causes, such as mental health disorders (most commonly an eating disorder called anorexia nervosa), gastrointestinal issues, cancer, infections, or side effects of medication. In this definition, we are primarily referring to anorexia as a symptom rather than the specific eating disorder anorexia nervosa.

Anorexia nervosa is a psychological eating disorder characterized by:

1. Restriction of energy intake leading to significantly low body weight (in context of age, sex, developmental trajectory, and physical health)
2. Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, or persistent behavior that interferes with weight gain
3. Disturbed body image, such as overvaluation of self-worth regarding shape or weight, or denial of the seriousness of low body weight

Anorexia nervosa has two subtypes: restricting type and binge eating/purging type. The restricting type involves limiting food intake without engaging in binge eating or purging behaviors (such as self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas). In contrast, the binge eating/purging type includes recurrent episodes of binge eating and compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain.

It is essential to differentiate between anorexia as a symptom and anorexia nervosa as a distinct psychological disorder when discussing medical definitions.

Bulimia nervosa is a mental health disorder that is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating, followed by compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain. These compensatory behaviors may include self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives or diuretics, fasting, or excessive exercise.

Individuals with bulimia nervosa often experience a lack of control over their eating habits and may feel intense shame, guilt, and distress about their binge eating and compensatory behaviors. The disorder can lead to serious medical complications, such as electrolyte imbalances, dehydration, dental problems, and gastrointestinal issues.

Bulimia nervosa typically begins in late adolescence or early adulthood and affects women more often than men. The exact cause of the disorder is not known, but it is believed to be related to a combination of genetic, biological, psychological, and social factors. Treatment for bulimia nervosa may include cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication, nutrition counseling, and support groups.

Bulimia nervosa is a mental health disorder that is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating, followed by compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain. These compensatory behaviors may include self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives or diuretics, fasting, or excessive exercise.

Individuals with bulimia nervosa often have a fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, which can lead to a cycle of binge eating and purging that can be difficult to break. The disorder can have serious medical consequences, including electrolyte imbalances, dehydration, dental problems, and damage to the digestive system.

Bulimia nervosa typically begins in late adolescence or early adulthood and affects women more often than men. Treatment for bulimia nervosa may include cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication, and nutritional counseling. If left untreated, bulimia nervosa can lead to serious health complications and negatively impact a person's quality of life.

Eating disorders are mental health conditions characterized by significant disturbances in eating behaviors and associated distressing thoughts and emotions. They include several types of disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED). These disorders can have serious medical and psychological consequences if left untreated.

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by restrictive eating, low body weight, and an intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat. Individuals with anorexia may also have a distorted body image and deny the severity of their low body weight.

Bulimia nervosa involves recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as purging (e.g., self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives or diuretics), fasting, or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain.

Binge eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large amounts of food in a short period of time, often to the point of discomfort, accompanied by feelings of loss of control and distress. Unlike bulimia nervosa, individuals with binge eating disorder do not engage in compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain.

Other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED) include atypical anorexia nervosa, subthreshold bulimia nervosa, and subthreshold binge eating disorder, which may have similar symptoms to the above disorders but do not meet all the diagnostic criteria.

Eating disorders can affect people of any age, gender, race, or ethnicity, and they are often associated with other mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Treatment typically involves a combination of psychological therapy, nutrition counseling, and medical management to address both the physical and psychological aspects of the disorder.

Refeeding syndrome is a potentially fatal shift in fluid and electrolyte balance that may occur in malnourished individuals when they begin to receive nutrition. This occurs due to significant metabolic changes, including increased insulin secretion, which leads to shifts of fluids and electrolytes from the extracellular to intracellular space.

This shift can result in hypophosphatemia (low phosphate levels), hypokalemia (low potassium levels), hypomagnesemia (low magnesium levels), and fluid overload, which can cause serious complications such as heart failure, seizures, and even death if not properly managed. It's important to monitor and correct electrolyte imbalances and fluid status during refeeding to prevent these complications.

Amenorrhea is a medical condition characterized by the absence or cessation of menstrual periods in women of reproductive age. It can be categorized as primary amenorrhea, when a woman who has not yet had her first period at the expected age (usually around 16 years old), or secondary amenorrhea, when a woman who has previously had regular periods stops getting them for six months or more.

There are various causes of amenorrhea, including hormonal imbalances, pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause, extreme weight loss or gain, eating disorders, intense exercise, stress, chronic illness, tumors, and certain medications or medical treatments. In some cases, amenorrhea may indicate an underlying medical condition that requires further evaluation and treatment.

Amenorrhea can have significant impacts on a woman's health and quality of life, including infertility, bone loss, and emotional distress. Therefore, it is essential to consult with a healthcare provider if you experience amenorrhea or missed periods to determine the underlying cause and develop an appropriate treatment plan.

Family therapy, also known as family systems therapy, is a type of psychological counseling that involves all members of a nuclear or extended family. Its primary goal is to promote understanding and improve communication between family members in order to resolve conflicts and foster healthy relationships. It is based on the belief that the family system is an interconnected unit and that changes in one part of the system affect the other parts as well.

Family therapy can be used to address a wide range of issues, including behavioral problems in children and adolescents, mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety, substance abuse, marital conflicts, and chronic illness or disability. The therapist will typically observe the family's interaction patterns and communication styles during sessions and provide feedback and guidance on how to make positive changes.

Family therapy can be conducted with the entire family present in the same room, or it may involve individual sessions with different family members. The number of sessions required will depend on the severity and complexity of the issues being addressed. It is important for all family members to be open and willing to participate in the therapy process in order for it to be effective.

Gastric dilatation, also known as stomach dilation or distention, refers to the abnormal enlargement or expansion of the stomach. This condition often occurs when the stomach fills with gas, food, or fluids and is unable to empty properly. Gastric dilatation can be caused by various factors such as overeating, swallowing excessive air, gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying), intestinal obstruction, or certain medical conditions like hiatal hernia or pregnancy.

In severe cases, gastric dilatation may lead to gastric volvulus, where the stomach twists on itself, cutting off its blood supply and leading to ischemia and necrosis of the stomach tissue. This is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. Symptoms of gastric dilatation include abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, loss of appetite, and difficulty breathing.

Emaciation is a state of extreme leanness or thinness, often due to lack of nutrition or disease. It is characterized by significant loss of body fat and muscle mass, resulting in a noticeable decrease in overall body weight. Emaciation can be a serious medical condition that requires immediate attention and treatment. In addition to malnutrition and various diseases, emaciation can also result from substance abuse, eating disorders, or mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional if you are experiencing unexplained weight loss or signs of emaciation.

Body image is a person's perception and attitude towards their own physical appearance, shape, and size. It involves how a person thinks and feels about their body, including their self-perceived strengths and flaws. Body image can be influenced by many factors, such as cultural and societal standards of beauty, personal experiences, and media messages. A positive body image is associated with higher self-esteem, confidence, and overall well-being, while a negative body image can contribute to emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and disordered eating behaviors.

Body weight is the measure of the force exerted on a scale or balance by an object's mass, most commonly expressed in units such as pounds (lb) or kilograms (kg). In the context of medical definitions, body weight typically refers to an individual's total weight, which includes their skeletal muscle, fat, organs, and bodily fluids.

Healthcare professionals often use body weight as a basic indicator of overall health status, as it can provide insights into various aspects of a person's health, such as nutritional status, metabolic function, and risk factors for certain diseases. For example, being significantly underweight or overweight can increase the risk of developing conditions like malnutrition, diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer.

It is important to note that body weight alone may not provide a complete picture of an individual's health, as it does not account for factors such as muscle mass, bone density, or body composition. Therefore, healthcare professionals often use additional measures, such as body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and blood tests, to assess overall health status more comprehensively.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure used to assess whether a person has a healthy weight for their height. It's calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters. Here is the medical definition:

Body Mass Index (BMI) = weight(kg) / [height(m)]^2

According to the World Health Organization, BMI categories are defined as follows:

* Less than 18.5: Underweight
* 18.5-24.9: Normal or healthy weight
* 25.0-29.9: Overweight
* 30.0 and above: Obese

It is important to note that while BMI can be a useful tool for identifying weight issues in populations, it does have limitations when applied to individuals. For example, it may not accurately reflect body fat distribution or muscle mass, which can affect health risks associated with excess weight. Therefore, BMI should be used as one of several factors when evaluating an individual's health status and risk for chronic diseases.

Feeding behavior refers to the various actions and mechanisms involved in the intake of food and nutrition for the purpose of sustaining life, growth, and health. This complex process encompasses a coordinated series of activities, including:

1. Food selection: The identification, pursuit, and acquisition of appropriate food sources based on sensory cues (smell, taste, appearance) and individual preferences.
2. Preparation: The manipulation and processing of food to make it suitable for consumption, such as chewing, grinding, or chopping.
3. Ingestion: The act of transferring food from the oral cavity into the digestive system through swallowing.
4. Digestion: The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food within the gastrointestinal tract to facilitate nutrient absorption and eliminate waste products.
5. Assimilation: The uptake and utilization of absorbed nutrients by cells and tissues for energy production, growth, repair, and maintenance.
6. Elimination: The removal of undigested material and waste products from the body through defecation.

Feeding behavior is regulated by a complex interplay between neural, hormonal, and psychological factors that help maintain energy balance and ensure adequate nutrient intake. Disruptions in feeding behavior can lead to various medical conditions, such as malnutrition, obesity, eating disorders, and gastrointestinal motility disorders.

Weight gain is defined as an increase in body weight over time, which can be attributed to various factors such as an increase in muscle mass, fat mass, or total body water. It is typically measured in terms of pounds or kilograms and can be intentional or unintentional. Unintentional weight gain may be a cause for concern if it's significant or accompanied by other symptoms, as it could indicate an underlying medical condition such as hypothyroidism, diabetes, or heart disease.

It is important to note that while body mass index (BMI) can be used as a general guideline for weight status, it does not differentiate between muscle mass and fat mass. Therefore, an increase in muscle mass through activities like strength training could result in a higher BMI, but this may not necessarily be indicative of increased health risks associated with excess body fat.

Chilblains are small, itchy, painful swellings on the skin that occur as a reaction to cold and damp conditions. They most often affect the extremities, such as the fingers, ears, and toes. The medical term for chilblains is "perniosis." Chilblains can cause the skin to turn red, purple, or blue, and they may also become painful, swollen, and sensitive to touch. In severe cases, chilblains can lead to blistering, open sores, and infection.

Chilblains occur when the small blood vessels in the skin constrict in response to cold temperatures, causing a lack of oxygen and nutrients to reach the skin tissue. When the skin is then exposed to warmth, the blood vessels dilate rapidly, leading to leakage of fluid into the surrounding tissues and inflammation.

Chilblains are more common in people who have poor circulation or who are sensitive to cold temperatures. They can be prevented by keeping the skin warm and dry, avoiding sudden changes in temperature, and wearing protective clothing when exposed to cold conditions. Treatment typically involves relieving symptoms with warm compresses, elevating the affected area, and avoiding further exposure to cold. In some cases, medication may be necessary to reduce inflammation and promote healing.

Nutrition disorders refer to conditions that result from eating, drinking, or absorbing nutrients in a way that is not consistent with human physiological needs. These disorders can manifest as both undernutrition and overnutrition. Undernutrition includes disorders such as protein-energy malnutrition, vitamin deficiencies, and mineral deficiencies, while overnutrition includes conditions such as obesity and diet-related noncommunicable diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain types of cancer.

Malnutrition is the broad term used to describe a state in which a person's nutrient intake is insufficient or excessive, leading to negative consequences for their health. Malnutrition can be caused by a variety of factors, including poverty, food insecurity, lack of education, cultural practices, and chronic diseases.

In addition to under- and overnutrition, disordered eating patterns such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other specified feeding or eating disorders can also be considered nutrition disorders. These conditions are characterized by abnormal eating habits that can lead to serious health consequences, including malnutrition, organ damage, and mental health problems.

Overall, nutrition disorders are complex conditions that can have significant impacts on a person's physical and mental health. They require careful assessment, diagnosis, and treatment by healthcare professionals with expertise in nutrition and dietetics.

Erysipelas is a skin infection characterized by the rapid onset of sharply demarcated, raised, and indurated (hardened) red plaques or patches with surrounding edema (swelling). It is typically caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria (\*Streptococcus pyogenes*). The infection involves the upper dermis and superficial lymphatics, resulting in painful, tender, warm, and erythematous (red) lesions. Erysipelas can also present with fever, chills, malaise, and generalized fatigue. Common sites for this infection include the face and lower extremities. Treatment usually involves antibiotics to eliminate the bacterial infection and supportive care to manage symptoms. If left untreated, erysipelas can lead to severe complications such as sepsis or necrotizing fasciitis.

The medical definition of "eating" refers to the process of consuming and ingesting food or nutrients into the body. This process typically involves several steps, including:

1. Food preparation: This may involve cleaning, chopping, cooking, or combining ingredients to make them ready for consumption.
2. Ingestion: The act of taking food or nutrients into the mouth and swallowing it.
3. Digestion: Once food is ingested, it travels down the esophagus and enters the stomach, where it is broken down by enzymes and acids to facilitate absorption of nutrients.
4. Absorption: Nutrients are absorbed through the walls of the small intestine and transported to cells throughout the body for use as energy or building blocks for growth and repair.
5. Elimination: Undigested food and waste products are eliminated from the body through the large intestine (colon) and rectum.

Eating is an essential function that provides the body with the nutrients it needs to maintain health, grow, and repair itself. Disorders of eating, such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, can have serious consequences for physical and mental health.

Hypothalamic diseases refer to conditions that affect the hypothalamus, a small but crucial region of the brain responsible for regulating many vital functions in the body. The hypothalamus helps control:

1. Body temperature
2. Hunger and thirst
3. Sleep cycles
4. Emotions and behavior
5. Release of hormones from the pituitary gland

Hypothalamic diseases can be caused by genetic factors, infections, tumors, trauma, or other conditions that damage the hypothalamus. Some examples of hypothalamic diseases include:

1. Hypothalamic dysfunction syndrome: A condition characterized by various symptoms such as obesity, sleep disturbances, and hormonal imbalances due to hypothalamic damage.
2. Kallmann syndrome: A genetic disorder that affects the development of the hypothalamus and results in a lack of sexual maturation and a decreased sense of smell.
3. Prader-Willi syndrome: A genetic disorder that causes obesity, developmental delays, and hormonal imbalances due to hypothalamic dysfunction.
4. Craniopharyngiomas: Tumors that develop near the pituitary gland and hypothalamus, often causing visual impairment, hormonal imbalances, and growth problems.
5. Infiltrative diseases: Conditions such as sarcoidosis or histiocytosis can infiltrate the hypothalamus, leading to various symptoms related to hormonal imbalances and neurological dysfunction.
6. Traumatic brain injury: Damage to the hypothalamus due to head trauma can result in various hormonal and neurological issues.
7. Infections: Bacterial or viral infections that affect the hypothalamus, such as encephalitis or meningitis, can cause damage and lead to hypothalamic dysfunction.

Treatment for hypothalamic diseases depends on the underlying cause and may involve medications, surgery, hormone replacement therapy, or other interventions to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

Dysgeusia is a medical term that refers to a distortion in the ability to taste. It can cause food and drinks to have a metallic, rancid, or bitter taste. Dysgeusia is different from ageusia, which is the complete loss of taste, and hypogeusia, which is a reduced ability to taste.

Dysgeusia can be caused by various factors, including damage to the nerves responsible for taste, exposure to certain chemicals or medications, and medical conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Treatment for dysgeusia depends on the underlying cause. If a medication is causing the symptom, changing the medication or adjusting the dosage may help. In other cases, addressing the underlying medical condition may improve taste perception.

I'm happy to help! However, it seems there might be a bit of confusion in your question. "Modern" is a term that refers to a period in time, specifically the modern period which is generally considered to be from the late 19th century to the present. "Literature," on the other hand, is a broad term that refers to written works, especially those considered to have artistic or intellectual value.

So, when you ask for a medical definition of "Literature, Modern," it's not entirely clear what you are looking for. If you are asking for examples of modern literature that deal with medical themes or issues, there are many notable works to choose from, including:

* "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot, which explores the ethical implications of medical research using human cells without consent.
* "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston, a thriller about the Ebola virus and its potential to cause a global pandemic.
* "Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science" by Atul Gawande, a collection of essays that examine the challenges and uncertainties of medical practice.
* "Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness" by Susannah Cahalan, a memoir about the author's experience with a rare autoimmune disorder that affected her brain.

If you are looking for something else, please let me know and I will do my best to assist you!

Bone density refers to the amount of bone mineral content (usually measured in grams) in a given volume of bone (usually measured in cubic centimeters). It is often used as an indicator of bone strength and fracture risk. Bone density is typically measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans, which provide a T-score that compares the patient's bone density to that of a young adult reference population. A T-score of -1 or above is considered normal, while a T-score between -1 and -2.5 indicates osteopenia (low bone mass), and a T-score below -2.5 indicates osteoporosis (porous bones). Regular exercise, adequate calcium and vitamin D intake, and medication (if necessary) can help maintain or improve bone density and prevent fractures.

Binge-Eating Disorder (BED) is a type of eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of consuming large amounts of food in a short period of time, often to the point of discomfort or pain. These episodes are accompanied by a loss of control over eating and are not followed by compensatory behaviors such as purging or excessive exercise.

To be diagnosed with BED, an individual must experience these binge-eating episodes at least once a week for three months or more, along with feelings of distress, shame, or guilt about their eating habits. Additionally, the binge eating must occur on average at least once a week for three months.

BED is different from overeating and can cause significant emotional and physical problems, including depression, anxiety, obesity, and other health issues related to weight gain. It is important to seek professional help if you suspect that you or someone you know may have BED.

In medical terms, "drive" is not a term that has a specific definition on its own. However, it can be used in the context of various medical concepts related to motivation, behavior, and physiological processes. Here are a few examples:

1. Motivational Drive: This refers to the internal push or desire that drives an individual to engage in certain behaviors or activities. It is often influenced by factors such as needs, goals, values, and emotions.
2. Sexual Drive: Also known as libido, sexual drive refers to a person's overall sexual desire or interest in sexual activity. It can be influenced by various factors, including hormonal changes, stress levels, relationship satisfaction, and mental health.
3. Aggression Drive: This refers to the tendency towards aggressive behavior, which can be motivated by various factors such as frustration, competition, or territoriality.
4. Homeostatic Drive: In physiology, homeostasis refers to the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions. Homeostatic drives are the physiological processes that help regulate and maintain this stability, such as hunger, thirst, or temperature regulation.

It is important to note that these are just a few examples of how the term "drive" can be used in a medical context. The specific meaning may vary depending on the context in which it is used.

Body composition refers to the relative proportions of different components that make up a person's body, including fat mass, lean muscle mass, bone mass, and total body water. It is an important measure of health and fitness, as changes in body composition can indicate shifts in overall health status. For example, an increase in fat mass and decrease in lean muscle mass can be indicative of poor nutrition, sedentary behavior, or certain medical conditions.

There are several methods for measuring body composition, including:

1. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA): This method uses low-level electrical currents to estimate body fat percentage based on the conductivity of different tissues.
2. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA): This method uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone density and body composition, including lean muscle mass and fat distribution.
3. Hydrostatic weighing: This method involves submerging a person in water and measuring their weight underwater to estimate body density and fat mass.
4. Air displacement plethysmography (ADP): This method uses air displacement to measure body volume and density, which can be used to estimate body composition.

Understanding body composition can help individuals make informed decisions about their health and fitness goals, as well as provide valuable information for healthcare providers in the management of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

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Anorexia Nervosa News and Research. RSS A person with anorexia nervosa, often called anorexia, has an intense fear of gaining ... Altered function of neural circuitry contributes to bulimia and anorexia Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa -disorders ... Study shows anorexia linked to how cholesterol processes The largest DNA-sequencing study of anorexia nervosa has linked the ... Binge eating disorder is different from anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa Food addiction is not yet recognised as a mental ...
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  • Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia often run in families, but identifying specific genes that increase a person's risk for these complex disorders has proved difficult. (news-medical.net)
  • Two teenage friends struggling with anorexia and bulimia discuss their illness, treatment, and how to support one another. (webmd.com)
  • Contributing to the statistic include bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder (BED), other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED), avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), and diabulimia -a media-created term to describe an eating disorder where a person with type I diabetes restricts their insulin in a bid to lose weight. (hightimes.com)
  • Unlike someone with Bulimia Nervosa, your weight may continue to be very low. (nightingalehospital.co.uk)
  • 1.1% - 4.2% of females suffer from bulimia nervosa in their lifetime. (xshotpix.com)
  • As many as 10% of college women suffer from a clinical or nearly clinical eating disorder, including 5.1% who suffer from bulimia nervosa. (xshotpix.com)
  • Anorexia and bulimia affect primarily people in their teens and twenties, but studies report both disorders in children as young as six and individuals as old as seventy-six. (xshotpix.com)
  • I diagnosgruppen ätstörningar ingår anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, hetsätningsstörning och ospecifik ätstörning.Ordet anorexi betyder "aptitlöshet", vilket är ett oegentligt begrepp i sammanhanget. (web.app)
  • Anorexi utvecklas vanligtvis under de Statistics, Risk Factors, Family & Social, Biological & Psychological Factors Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, Simple Bulimia, Binge & Other Eating Disorders, Compulsive Co-morbid mental health conditions with all the above. (web.app)
  • risk of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN), EpiHealth: Epidemiology for Health · Family Medicine and Community anorexia nervosa bulimia nervosa Övrig beskrivning: Title: The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Weight- and Shape Concerns in Adolescents Healthy individuals, 10 - 35 years old, where the intervention was Alexithymia is often found in patients suffering from anorexia nervosa or from bulimia. (web.app)
  • Several studies have found anorexia nervosa (and bulimia nervosa) appear to have inheritable traits. (withinhealth.com)
  • The guidelines focus on anorexia nervosa, but also cover bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and the new disorder of avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. (medscape.com)
  • A ocorrência dos Transtornos Alimentares tais como a Anorexia Nervosa (AN) e a Bulimia Nervosa (BN) têm aumentado em função de novos padrões de beleza estabelecidos pela sociedade moderna. (bvs.br)
  • Past experiences, environment, and personality may be involved in the development of anorexia nervosa , and the urge to lose weight and eat as little as possible. (psychcentral.com)
  • Gender, ethnicity, sexual preference, or other characteristics play no part in the development of anorexia nervosa or any other eating disorder. (hightimes.com)
  • No definitive causes have been linked to the development of anorexia nervosa. (hightimes.com)
  • Psychological factors can also play an important role in the development of anorexia nervosa. (eatingrecoverycenter.com)
  • They think they BackgroundMany risk factors have been implicated in the development of anorexia nervosa. (web.app)
  • Some exercise excessively, force themselves to vomit (in the "anorexia purging" subtype), or use laxatives to lose weight and control body shapes, and/or binge eat. (wikipedia.org)
  • A person with anorexia nervosa may exhibit a number of signs and symptoms, the type and severity of which may vary and be present but not readily apparent. (wikipedia.org)
  • A person with anorexia nervosa, often called anorexia, has an intense fear of gaining weight. (news-medical.net)
  • A person with anorexia nervosa does not stop at an ideal weight or body type like a healthy diet would. (hightimes.com)
  • Learning about the risk factors and causes of anorexia can help people at many stages of recovery gain a better understanding of their anorexia symptoms . (psychcentral.com)
  • Studies through the years have indicated that medical cannabis may be able to, in part, address anorexia symptoms. (hightimes.com)
  • More recently, a 2017 pilot study of nine adult female patients concluded that THC may improve anorexia symptoms. (hightimes.com)
  • There is no proven treatment that reverses symptoms in anorexia nervosa, which has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder. (healthnewstrack.com)
  • Discover anorexia symptoms and warning signs here - and find out how to get treatment for anorexia. (eatingrecoverycenter.com)
  • There are many symptoms that suggest Anorexia Nervosa in particular. (truecounsellor.com.au)
  • Treatment of anorexia involves restoring the patient back to a healthy weight, treating their underlying psychological problems, and addressing behaviors that promote the problem. (wikipedia.org)
  • For several decades, it has been hypothesized that anorexia nervosa is a metabolic disorder of psychological origin," said Dr. Frank. (ktla.com)
  • At Nightingale Hospital, through intensive psychological and emotional support in group therapy sessions, individual counselling and psychotherapy , we can help to identify the underlying factors that have contributed to anorexia and find personalised strategies to overcome this eating disorder. (nightingalehospital.co.uk)
  • Anorexia Nervosa: A Complex Disorder Both Eating disorders are a cause for serious concern from both a psychological and a nutritional point of view. (chuckiii.com)
  • This paper=s focus is to look in more detail at the psychological and societal factors contributing to anorexia nervosa, as well as the nutritional and physiological complications that arise for people on such severely restrictive diets. (chuckiii.com)
  • Psychological and Societal Contributions Anorexia Nervosa was first described by an English physician by the name of Richard Morton in 1689. (chuckiii.com)
  • Besides the damaging physical effects of anorexia, negative psychological and emotional effects can also occur. (xshotpix.com)
  • In particular, anorexia nervosa (AN) is a relatively common and debilitating disorder with severe consequences on somatic and psychological well-being in both genders. (lidsen.com)
  • The cause of anorexia is currently unknown. (wikipedia.org)
  • For decades, people believed social, cultural, and family behaviors were the main cause of anorexia. (psychcentral.com)
  • Although there is no one cause of anorexia, we have known for years that there is a genetic link to anorexia nervosa. (eatingrecoverycenter.com)
  • (2) these Traits have been found to persist even after a patient's recovery, leading those studies to conclude these traits may be fixed, and a direct cause of anorexia, contributing to the development of the disorder itself. (withinhealth.com)
  • In a previous post , we discussed some ethical issues relating to the use of deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat anorexia nervosa (AN). (ox.ac.uk)
  • Efficacy of deep brain stimulation for the treatment of anorexia nervosa: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of patient-level data. (bvsalud.org)
  • ABSTRACT: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is associated with marked decreases in caloric intake and a corresponding reduction in body weight due to abnormal self-body image. (denverhealth.org)
  • (2) A number of questions and missing details on the genetic causes of anorexia nervosa remain, however. (withinhealth.com)
  • On March 27, 2014, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill published a press release titled Dr. Cynthia Bulik of UNC leads multinational anorexia genetics project . (madinamerica.com)
  • Individuals with anorexia nervosa have a fear of being overweight or being seen as such, although they are in fact underweight. (wikipedia.org)
  • Individuals with anorexia nervosa also often deny that they have a problem with low weight. (wikipedia.org)
  • Individuals with anorexia nervosa generally restrict the amount of calories or types of food they eat. (feast-ed.org)
  • The 14-week trial will study twenty individuals with anorexia nervosa who have been weight-normalized but continue to have high impairment from the illness. (ktla.com)
  • If our project is successful, it will change the life course of millions of individuals with anorexia and their families. (madinamerica.com)
  • Note the assumption: that individuals who meet psychiatry's vague criteria for anorexia nervosa have a disease, and the "disease-causing problem" resides in the genome. (madinamerica.com)
  • Research Study] Do you work with individuals with atypical anorexia nervosa? (aedweb.org)
  • Relatives of individuals with anorexia nervosa are 11 times more likely to develop the illness than relatives of individuals without anorexia. (eatingrecoverycenter.com)
  • We have learned that there are certain characteristics and experiences that are common to individuals with anorexia (including perfectionism, low impulsivity, harm avoidance, low self-esteem, anxiety, low self-directedness, and overvaluation of body image) that may place a person at greater risk for the illness. (eatingrecoverycenter.com)
  • For individuals with anorexia nervosa, high levels of perfectionism can be seen within the illness (e.g., strict rules around eating and food) as well as outside of the illness (e.g., extremely high standards and expectations for themselves in academics, work, etc. (eatingrecoverycenter.com)
  • Higher calorie diets produce twice the rate of weight gain compared to the lower calorie diets that currently are recommended for adolescents hospitalized with anorexia nervosa, according to a study by researchers at UCSF Benioff Children-s Hospital. (news-medical.net)
  • That is according to a study by researchers at the University of Colorado's School of Medicine that examined a group of adolescents with anorexia nervosa and a group without. (news-medical.net)
  • Research suggests that about one percent (1%) of female adolescents have anorexia. (xshotpix.com)
  • Four focus groups were conducted with 14 siblings (8 female, 6 male, age 11-19 years) of adolescents with anorexia nervosa or related restrictive eating disorders. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Four focus groups were held with siblings (11-19 year-olds) of adolescents with anorexia nervosa. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Parents of adolescents with anorexia nervosa have expressed concern that siblings' needs are neglected by the family and services [ 12 , 13 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A large-scale study has now shown that adult women with anorexia whose disorder is not too severe can be treated successfully on an out-patient basis. (news-medical.net)
  • Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe and debilitating illness with one of the highest mortality rates of any psychiatric disorder. (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • Anorexia nervosa (AN) is characterized by severe food restriction leading to significantly low body weight along with an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image ( 2 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Dr. Sagduyu reports the case of a bulimic patient who presented severe adverse reactions (including anorexia) after the administration of paroxetine 20 mg/day, and a fair response to sertraline. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Typically, heart disease is the major cause of death in people with severe anorexia nervosa. (xshotpix.com)
  • Anorexia nervosa may be mild and transient or severe and persistent. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Psychiatry is seeking interventions that could reliably sustain weight gain and psychosomatic recovery of patients with severe anorexia nervosa (AN). (lidsen.com)
  • One study on women with anorexia found that 13.7% met the criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) . (psychcentral.com)
  • In the fall of 2017, as I set out to conduct interviews on sexuality in women with anorexia nervosa for my dissertation research, I did so knowing that women would express experiences with low sex drive . (healthline.com)
  • A 2016 literature review noted that, though research exploring sexuality in women with anorexia is, minimal, nearly all studies found those women had lower sexual functioning. (healthline.com)
  • In short: For women with anorexia, a low sex drive is very, very common. (healthline.com)
  • Some people with anorexia will have a single episode and recover while others may have recurring episodes over years. (wikipedia.org)
  • Can cannabis be used to help people recover from anorexia nervosa? (hightimes.com)
  • You can recover from anorexia nervosa and improve the quality of your life, and at Nightingale Hospital we can help you take that vital step to regain a healthy and happy life. (nightingalehospital.co.uk)
  • With support from experienced eating disorder professionals, people with anorexia can recover from this condition. (eatingrecoverycenter.com)
  • In regards to recovery statistics, about 40% of people with anorexia make a full recovery, while around 20-30% of people with anorexia find it difficult and do not recover from this eating disorder. (xshotpix.com)
  • But anorexia can run in families, and twin studies suggest genetics play an important role. (psychcentral.com)
  • The Anorexia Nervosa Genetics Initiative (ANGI) will collect clinical information and blood samples from more than 8,000 females and males who have had anorexia nervosa at any point in their lives and those without an eating disorder in an effort to detect genes that contribute to this potentially life-threatening illness. (madinamerica.com)
  • Genetic linkage studies and genome-wide association studies of anorexia are being conducted to increase our understanding of the role of genetics in anorexia risk. (eatingrecoverycenter.com)
  • There is still much we don't know about the role biology and genetics play in the development of Anorexia. (truecounsellor.com.au)
  • Anorexia nervosa is one of the deadliest psychiatric illnesses, and there is incredible urgency to study new treatment options. (ktla.com)
  • Anorexia nervosa (AN) is the deadliest psychiatric illness  aside from opioid use disorder, with scarce effective treatment options. (yale.edu)
  • SAN DIEGO , Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- University of California San Diego has begun enrolling participants in a clinical trial evaluating ketogenic therapy for the treatment of anorexia nervosa. (ktla.com)
  • Conclusions: This meta-analysis found that although clinical features do contribute to length of admissions for anorexia nervosa, there are also global and temporal variations. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • av AM af Sandeberg · 2015 - Anorexia nervosa är associerad med en signifikant förhöjd mortalitetsrisk jämfört med National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) i England av J Ejderhamn · Citerat av 3 - Anorexia nervosa medför stor risk för somatiska komplika- anorexia nervosa och ta upp vanliga frågeställningar som den J Adolesc Health 2003;32:83-5. (web.app)
  • Because an eating disorder is a clinical diagnosis, no definitive diagnostic tests are available for anorexia nervosa. (medscape.com)
  • Although the ARFID phenotypes bear similarities to anorexia nervosa (AN), there are important differences in clinical profile, course, and outcomes. (medscape.com)
  • Många av de patienter som har Anorexia nervosa förnekar sin sjukdom och har liten tillit till sig själva. (diva-portal.org)
  • BAKGRUND Anorexia nervosa är en sjukdom som är känd i den medicinska litteraturen ända sedan 1689. (web.app)
  • Aug 4, 2020 Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder and a serious, potentially life-threatening, mental health condition. (web.app)
  • They are as follows: Weak immune system [20] 2018-07-24 Low BDNF levels have been associated with numerous health conditions, including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and eating disorders like anorexia nervosa (Chakrapani 2020, Lin 2020, Nakazato 2012). (web.app)
  • research found that .9% of American women in their lives develop anorexia nervosa. (hightimes.com)
  • In extreme cases, patients with anorexia nervosa who continually refuse significant dietary intake and weight restoration interventions, and are declared incompetent to make decisions by a psychiatrist, may be fed by force under restraint via nasogastric tube after asking their parents or proxies to make the decision for them. (wikipedia.org)
  • such an intervention may be highly distressing for both anorexia patients and healthcare staff when administered against the patient's will under restraint. (wikipedia.org)
  • Anorexia nervosa patients are prone to taking their own lives, with one in five deaths from the condition caused by suicide . (hightimes.com)
  • A 2003 open study focused on the safety and efficacy of the cannabis-derived drug Dronabinol in Alzheimer's disease patients with anorexia. (hightimes.com)
  • In the present study, to clarify the effect of nutrition on serum ALS levels, we investigated 33 patients with anorexia nervosa. (nih.gov)
  • but the serum IGFBP-2 was the best predictor of BMI as nutritional status marker among the parameters in patients with anorexia nervosa. (nih.gov)
  • According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders , approximately 28 million people in the United States are living with an eating disorder, and an average of 10 % of patients die within ten years of disease onset, making anorexia nervosa one of the deadliest of all psychiatric illnesses. (ktla.com)
  • Emerging evidence suggests that ketogenic therapy may be able to reduce or eliminate the drive for weight loss, fear of weight gain, and body image distortion in patients with anorexia nervosa. (ktla.com)
  • Objective: Evidence regarding global trends in length of stay for patients with anorexia nervosa is limited. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • The aim of this study is to conduct a meta-analysis examining the length of stay for anorexia nervosa patients globally, and to investigate moderators of the variance. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • Most patients with anorexia nervosa should be treated as outpatients or day patients. (medscape.com)
  • Vital sign changes found in patients with anorexia nervosa include hypotension, bradycardia, and hypothermia. (medscape.com)
  • Recently, DBS has been studied in patients with anorexia nervosa (AN), which is a debilitating and life -threatening psychiatric disorder . (bvsalud.org)
  • About 5% of people with anorexia die from complications over a ten-year period. (wikipedia.org)
  • Most people with anorexia are female. (news-medical.net)
  • Certain personality traits are more common in people with anorexia. (psychcentral.com)
  • One study found the chances of autism were more than 15 times greater in people with anorexia than in those without. (psychcentral.com)
  • Researchers suggest that perfectionism in people with anorexia could be related to self-doubt. (psychcentral.com)
  • And because approximately 33 to 50 percent of people with anorexia nervosa have mood disorders - such as depression - at some time in their lives, it can also be an underlying factor as to why your sex drive might be low. (healthline.com)
  • Some believe young people with anorexia nervosa in their family are likely to develop the condition more often. (hightimes.com)
  • If certain genetic variations are found to be significantly more frequent in people with anorexia compared with people without anorexia, the variations are said to be 'associated' with the disease. (madinamerica.com)
  • Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) of the brain is providing new clues to why people with anorexia nervosa are able to deny themselves food and other immediately rewarding pleasures," said Dr. Kaye, who is director of the eating disorders research program at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and has a joint appointment as professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. (healthnewstrack.com)
  • In addition, we have a new understanding of why people with anorexia seem to worry so much. (healthnewstrack.com)
  • The caudate regions of the brains of formerly anorexic women, however, were more active than those of healthy controls, especially in the most anxious people, suggesting that women with a history of anorexia were more focused on the consequences of their choices, Dr. Kaye noted, adding that anorexics "tend to worry about the future" and doing things right. (healthnewstrack.com)
  • Results of the guessing game are instructive because they show that healthy women responded to wins and losses by "living in the moment" and moving on to the next task, while people with a past history of anorexia had trouble letting go. (healthnewstrack.com)
  • People with anorexia are fixated on their body size, weight and shape, and do not consume enough nutrients to maintain their weight. (eatingrecoverycenter.com)
  • Anxiety disorders and anxious personality traits are very common among people with anorexia and are often present prior to the development of the eating disorder. (eatingrecoverycenter.com)
  • How many people in the world have anorexia? (xshotpix.com)
  • How old do people have to be to have anorexia? (xshotpix.com)
  • How do people actually die from anorexia? (xshotpix.com)
  • How does anorexia affect people emotionally? (xshotpix.com)
  • People with Anorexia Nervosa are often depressed, irritable, fatigued, and suffer from insomnia and wild mood swings. (xshotpix.com)
  • Future research should provide an in-depth analysis of why and how this variation exists and what the impact is on the well-being of people with anorexia nervosa. (kcl.ac.uk)
  • The limited research into siblings of people with anorexia nervosa suggests the experience and impact is similar to those who have a sibling with chronic or serious physical health problems. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Restricting type - This is the form that most people associate with Anorexia Nervosa. (truecounsellor.com.au)
  • In particular, a number of reports have found a prevalence of stress reactivity (or, how a person physiologically reacts to stress), negative emotionality, and harm avoidance in people struggling with anorexia nervosa. (withinhealth.com)
  • Struggles with anorexia nervosa can be compounded by comorbid, or accompanying, disorders like depression. (hightimes.com)
  • Researchers have identified correlations, and possible genetic overlap, between anorexia nervosa and other psychiatric disorders such as depression , anxiety , and obsessive compulsive disorder as well as certain personality traits. (eatingrecoverycenter.com)
  • Anorexia nervosa may be a primary disorder in which other psychiatric conditions are secondary, such as depression. (chuckiii.com)
  • Depression can also co-occur with anorexia nervosa. (withinhealth.com)
  • While anorexia became more commonly diagnosed during the 20th century, it is unclear if this was due to an increase in its frequency or simply better diagnosis. (wikipedia.org)
  • In fact, one of the criteria for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa according to the manual of The American Medical Association (DSM IV) is an intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight. (chuckiii.com)
  • Natural Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa Introduction Herbal Remedies About Anorexia nervosa This is an eating disorder that is characterized by weight loss. (planetayurveda.com)
  • Ayurvedic Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa Introduction Herbal Remedies Home Remedies Food is a part of traditions and culture. (planetayurveda.com)
  • This study investigated the experience of having a sibling with anorexia nervosa, and the sibling perspectives on the treatment they get. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Anorexia nervosa (AN), often referred to simply as anorexia, is an eating disorder characterized by low weight, food restriction, body image disturbance, fear of gaining weight, and an overpowering desire to be thin. (wikipedia.org)
  • Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by attempts to lose weight to the point of starvation. (wikipedia.org)
  • The largest DNA-sequencing study of anorexia nervosa has linked the eating disorder to variants in a gene coding for an enzyme that regulates cholesterol metabolism. (news-medical.net)
  • New research indicates that teens with anorexia nervosa have bigger brains than teens that do not have the eating disorder. (news-medical.net)
  • Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder involving weight loss, food restriction, and sometimes compulsive exercise. (psychcentral.com)
  • Whether you're still figuring out if you have an eating disorder or you're far along on your path to recovery, learning about the roots of anorexia could be a step toward healing. (psychcentral.com)
  • ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders) is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization providing free, peer support services to anyone struggling with an eating disorder. (anad.org)
  • Meanwhile, data from the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) stated that 10 million American males will suffer from an eating disorder, not specifically anorexia nervosa, at some point in their lives. (hightimes.com)
  • Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder and mental health condition. (nightingalehospital.co.uk)
  • Even after more than a year of maintaining a normalized body weight, young women who recovered from anorexia nervosa show vastly different patterns of brain activity compared to similar women without the eating disorder, Walter H. Kaye, M.D., professor of psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and colleagues report in the December issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry. (healthnewstrack.com)
  • Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that can be life-threatening. (eatingrecoverycenter.com)
  • Anorexia nervosa is a serious and potentially fatal eating disorder. (eatingrecoverycenter.com)
  • Anorexia Nervosa is a complex eating disorder that has significant physical consequences. (truecounsellor.com.au)
  • Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by an extreme reduction in food intake leading to potentially life-threatening weight loss. (faqs.org)
  • Both art Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder. (web.app)
  • Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a very serious eating disorder, second only to opioid use as the country's deadliest mental health issue. (withinhealth.com)
  • Anorexia nervosa is a potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by the inability to maintain a minimally normal weight, a devastating fear of weight gain, relentless dietary habits that prevent weight gain, and a disturbance in the way in which body weight and shape are perceived. (medscape.com)
  • One of the most common negative effects of anorexia is Bradycardia. (xshotpix.com)
  • Anorexia nervosa, and the associated malnutrition that results from self-imposed starvation, can cause complications in every major organ system in the body. (wikipedia.org)
  • What makes anorexia especially dangerous is that starvation leads to malnutrition - and a malnourished brain loses function. (healthline.com)
  • Treatments for anorexia at Nightingale Hospital London can be accessed as outpatient therapy , day patient therapy or an inpatient . (nightingalehospital.co.uk)
  • Increasing researchers' understanding of these basic brain differences could influence future development of drugs and other treatments for anorexia, Dr. Kaye added. (healthnewstrack.com)
  • Anorexia nervosa is characterized by a relentless pursuit of thinness, a morbid fear of obesity, a distorted body image, and restriction of intake relative to requirements, leading to a significantly low body weight. (msdmanuals.com)
  • and grandparental education and higher school grades with risk of hospitalization Psychosocial determinants and family background in anorexia nervosa-results from the Stockholm Birth European Journal of Public Health 18 (suppl. (web.app)
  • The finding suggests that anorexia could be caused in part by a disruption in the normal processing of cholesterol, which may disrupt mood and eating behavior. (news-medical.net)
  • While scientists still don't understand the molecular mechanisms that underlie anorexia, a team led by principal investigator Yingqun Huang, MD, PhD , professor of obstetrics, gynecology & reproductive sciences at Yale School of Medicine, found that a small synthetic molecule called Bobcat339 significantly weakened AN, as well as associated anxiety and depressive-like behaviors, in a mouse model, causing few side effects. (yale.edu)
  • The correlation between anxiety disorders and anorexia have been found to be especially strong. (withinhealth.com)
  • Obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), separation anxiety, and overanxious disorder, as well as phobias and panic disorder have also been found to share some degree of familial transmission and have all been linked to higher rates of anorexia. (withinhealth.com)
  • Anorexia is a mental health disorder that is recognized in the official American Psychiatry Association guide, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5 (DSM-5). (web.app)
  • Perfectionism could also play a major role in anorexia, both before and after recovery. (psychcentral.com)
  • Anorexia nervosa tends to develop during puberty, but it can form at any time in the person's life, including late adulthood. (hightimes.com)
  • In humans, [anorexia nervosa] usually manifests during puberty, but mood problems often persist through adulthood. (yale.edu)
  • 2018-03-09 · Anorexia nervosa results in a variety of somatic complications along with low body weight. (web.app)
  • Our studies will investigate how nutritional ketosis impacts brain circuitry and behavior in anorexia nervosa and ultimately, psychiatric disease. (ktla.com)
  • By withholding food from mice and only making it available for two hours a day for three days, researchers can induce anorexia behavior. (yale.edu)
  • A new study by Yale researchers reveals a potential new therapeutic for the disorder, as well as for cancer-induced anorexia and other mood disorders. (yale.edu)
  • So, we propose that it may also be effective in treating human AN and perhaps cancer-induced anorexia and associated mood disorders. (yale.edu)
  • The Paradox of Normal Serum Albumin in Anorexia Nervosa: A Case Report. (denverhealth.org)
  • Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is a serious metabo-psychiatric disorder which affects about 1% of the population across all genders, races and body sizes. (feast-ed.org)
  • A new study shows that anorexia may actually be a more lethal psychiatric disorder. (xshotpix.com)
  • As a result, anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate of any mental health condition, according to the Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC). (hightimes.com)
  • Anorexia is not a choice, it is a complex mental health disorder. (eatingrecoverycenter.com)
  • Anorexia can have a number of existing conditions, including mental health disorders. (withinhealth.com)
  • The loosing of weight can make you feel safe and become a response to low self-worth, extreme fear of rejection and a distorted self-image and this is known as anorexia nervosa. (nightingalehospital.co.uk)
  • Dr. Kaye and his colleagues studied 13 women who had recovered from anorexia, maintaining a normal weight and regular menstrual cycles for at least one year, and 13 healthy women in a control group. (healthnewstrack.com)
  • Anorexia nervosa is one such disorder characterized by extreme weight loss. (chuckiii.com)