anorexia Flashcards
1
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anorexia
definition
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eating disorder and mental health condition which can be life threatening
2
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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
3
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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
4
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anorexia
medical intervention
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specialist counsellor psychiatrist psychologist nurse dietician paediatrician medication(enxiety, ocd or depression)
5
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anorexia
lifestyle changes
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advise about eating and nutrition to help you gain weight
6
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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