Anorexia Nervosa Research Paper

Anorexia Nervosa
By: Ashley Green

Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia Nervosa is a type of eating disorder. This type of eating disorder is when people have a increased fear of gaining weight. People who have this order will significantly drop their food intake. They will only allow themselves to eat very limited amount of food. Anorexia affects both the body and the mind. It may start as dieting, but it gets out of control. You think about food, dieting, and weight all the time. You have a distorted body image. A major myth that people have about Anorexia is that it is the only life threatening eating disorder. Many people are only familiar with Anorexia, but there are many more. According to The Center for Eating Disorders, Eating
The research (Crow, S., et al. 2009) showed mortality rates for bulimia and EDNOS that were similar to, and higher, than those for anorexia. Bulimia had a 3.9% mortality rate and EDNOS had a 5.2% mortality rate while anorexia had a 4.0% rate. These numbers were based on a study of individuals seeking outpatient services. Without treatment, it’s suspected that as many as 20% individuals will die as a result of their illness. Even for patients whose eating disorders don't prove fatal, there are often severe medical complications associated with starvation and purging, including bone disease, cardiac complications, gastrointestinal distress, and infertility. Another big misconception is that only women have eating disorders. According to The Centers for Eating Disorders, At least 1 out of every 10 people with an eating disorder is male. In fact, within certain diagnostic categories like Binge Eating Disorder, men represent as many as 40% of those affected. In a recently released report from the American Academy of Pediatrics, boys and men were cited as one of the groups seeing the fastest rise in eating disorders over the past 10 years along with 8-12 year olds and ethnic minorities.
People need to seek a doctor and have regular counseling sessions. A hospital stay is needed for those who are seriously underweight or who have severe medical problems. The goals of treatment are to restore a healthy weight and healthy eating habits. There are different stages of treatment. You can take charge of anorexia with the help of a team that includes a mental health professional (such as a psychologist or licensed counselor), a medical health professional (such as a doctor or nurse), and a registered dietitian. This can be done as an outpatient if there the person is not medically in danger. Some people who have very low body weight, dehydration, starvation, and electrolyte imbalance, any of which can be life-threatening are considered to have chronic Anorexia and this is very dangerous. A person under these circumstances will more than likely be placed into a hospital until a doctors feels they are stable enough to go home. Anorexia can be a lifelong illness. Many people who have anorexia recover, some improve, and some have problems with anorexia throughout their lives. Continuing counseling and staying around positive things can help a person succeed. Choosing the right environment can help a person to better