Anorexia Nervosa is an illness in which a person has an overwhelming fear of becoming fat, and so refuses to eat enough and becomes thinner and thinner. Hope you like this information as you did like my previous information Acne- Food That Can Help Defence Against Acne.
INTRODUCTION OF ANOREXIA NERVOSA
- Self-starvation is one of the main symptoms of anorexia-nervosa, a serious psychiatric disorder. The cause of anorexia- a medical term for appetite loss is unknown.
CAUSES FOR ANOREXIA NERVOSA
- The disease often begins in the late teens, a time of tremendous hormonal and psychological change. Convinced that she is too fat, regardless of how much she weighs, a girl begins obsessive dieting.
- Some girls adopt a very selective diet. Others become overly occupied with food, often planning and preparing elaborate meals that they then refuse to eat.
TREATMENT STRATEGIES FOR ANOREXIA NERVOSA
- Anorexia often requires intensive long-term treatment. A doctor to treat starvation-induced medical problems, a psychiatrist, and a dietitian. Family members can also benefit from counselling.
- The biggest hurdle is to help anorexia patients overcome their abnormal fear of food and distorted self-image of being fat. However, counselling is directed toward uncovering the source of these fears.
- At first, the patient is served small portions of healthy food. Then, they are fed easily digestible foods, perhaps eggs, custards, soups, and milkshakes.
- Portion sizes and the variety of foods are increased to achieve a steady weight gain.
MONITOR FOOD INTAKE CLOSELY
- To note, anorexia patients are skilled at deceiving others about their eating. Relapses are common and close monitoring may be necessary to ensure that the anorexic is really eating.
- Avoid making food a constant source of attention and conflict; group therapy can be more helpful than parental nagging.
