Why do anorexia nervosa occur in adolescents

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Dizziness or fainting

It is more frequent in the female sex

Insomnia

Control the websites that teenagers visit daily

Go immediately to the doctor if you notice some of the symptoms and factors of anorexia in young people

Fine or brittle hair, or hair loss

Fatigue

Thin appearance

Parents should talk with their children about food

Excessive weight loss

It can start at 13 and 16 years old, at puberty, although there are also cases at older ages.

very low personal consideration

the self-demand,

perfectionism

If it is very serious it would end with the death of the patient

Young people stop eating and nutritional deficiencies occur.

It leads to decrease the amount of food.

they have excessive concern about the weight

It is a mental illness

What are the physical symptoms?

What are the causes of anorexia nervosa?

Body dissatisfaction

Sociocultural factors

Genetic factors

History of teasing related to overweight

Who does it affect?

The number of men with anorexia is increasing in the last decades and it is usually very serious cases

What factors influence?

How to prevent anorexia?

Which is the treatment?

Have professional help from different fields of medicine

Reset the weight

Help you realize that you suffer from anorexia

There are forums and meeting places on the Internet where patients encourage each other to achieve their goal

What repercussions does it have?

Cardiovascular disorders: bradycardia, hypotension.

Brittle nails and hair loss.

Low body temperature

The dangerous webs of support to these problems.

What is anorexia nervosa?

Why is anorexia produced?

Why do anorexia nervosa occur in adolescents?