anorexia Flashcards

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anorexia

definition

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eating disorder and mental health condition which can be life threatening

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anorexia

causes

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enviromental- puberty, living in a community where being skinny is desireable
psychological- poor reaction to stress, prone to anxiety
biological- malnutrition affects the balance of hormones in the body

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anorexia

major symptoms

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thinking/obsessing about food
lying about food consumption and wieght
pain in abdomen 
no periods
always cold
bad breath 
over exercising
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anorexia

medical intervention

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specialist counsellor
psychiatrist 
psychologist 
nurse
dietician 
paediatrician 
medication(enxiety, ocd or depression)
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anorexia

lifestyle changes

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advise about eating and nutrition to help you gain weight

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anorexia

PIESF

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p- no exercising, no energy 
i- time off school or work to manage condition 
e-low self-esteem/confidence 
s- wont want to be aroudn people 
f- pay for residence
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