Can you tell me about anorexia?
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Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that is characterized by a decreased desire to eat, disturbance in weight perception, and an intense fear of gaining weight. People with anorexia often view themselves as overweight even when they are significantly underweight. This disorder can have serious physical health consequences, such as nutritional deficiencies, fragile bones, depression, anxiety and cardiovascular problems. Treatment typically consists of psychotherapy, dietary changes and sometimes medications.
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Can you tell me about anorexia?
user
Anorexia is an eating disorder that is characterized by a drastically reduced energy intake and an intense fear of gaining weight. People with anorexia often see themselves as overweight even when they are clearly underweight, and may refuse to eat despite being hungry. Symptoms can include emaciation, severe weight loss, constipation, dizziness on standing, low blood pressure and abnormally slow heart rate. Anorexia can be a difficult illness to overcome and requires professional help from doctors and other healthcare providers.
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Can you tell me about anorexia?