Anorexia
Also called: anorexia nervosa
An eating disorder causing people to obsess about weight and what they eat.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
- Usually self-diagnosable
- Lab tests or imaging not required
Anorexia is characterized by a distorted body image, with an unwarranted fear of being overweight.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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