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Anorexia nervosa

Anorexia nervosa (AN), often referred to simply as anorexia, is an eating disorder characterized by predominant food restriction, body image disturbance, fear of gaining weight, and an overwhelming desire to be thin. These characteristics often mean individuals undergo severe as a result of the disorder.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Fear of gaining weight, strong desire to be thin, food restrictions, body image disturbance, loss of appetite

Causes — why it happens

·Unknown

Treatment

· behavioral therapy, hospitalization to restore weight

Complications

·Osteoporosis, , heart damage, suicide

Outlook

·5% risk of death over 10 years

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