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Anorexia nervosa (AN), often referred to simply as anorexia, [12] is an eating disorder characterized by food restriction, body image disturbance, fear of gaining weight, and an overpowering desire to be thin. [1] Individuals with anorexia nervosa have a fear of being overweight or being seen as such, despite the fact that they are typically ...
For Anti-obesity medication, see Anorectic (disambiguation). An anorectic' is a drug which reduces appetite, resulting in lower food consumption, leading to weight loss.[ 1 ] These substances work by affecting the central nervous system or certain neurotransmitters to create a feeling of fullness or reduce the desire to eat.
Anorexia is a medical term for a loss of appetite. While the term outside of the scientific literature is often used interchangeably with anorexia nervosa , many possible causes exist for a loss of appetite, some of which may be harmless, while others indicate a serious clinical condition or pose a significant risk.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 10 October 2024. Mental illness characterized by abnormal eating habits that adversely affect health Medical condition Eating disorder Specialty Psychiatry, clinical psychology Symptoms Abnormal eating habits that negatively affect physical or mental health Complications Anxiety disorders, depression ...
The term anorexia nervosawas established in 1873 by Queen Victoria’s personal physician, Sir William Gull. The term anorexiais of Greek origin: an- (ἀν-, prefix denoting negation) and orexis(ὄρεξις, "appetite"), thus translating to "nervous absence of appetite".
Atypical anorexia nervosa. Atypical anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which individuals meet all the qualifications for anorexia nervosa, including a body image disturbance and a history of restrictive eating and weight loss, except that they are not currently underweight. [ 1 ] Atypical anorexia qualifies as a mental health disorder in ...
This is a list of notable people who had anorexia nervosa. Often simply known as anorexia, this is an eating disorder which is characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, weight loss, and distorted body image. People with anorexia usually restrict their caloric intake and limit types of food they eat.
Anorexia mirabilis, also known as holy anorexia or inedia prodigiosa or colloquially as fasting girls, [1][2][3] is an eating disorder, similar to that of anorexia nervosa, [1][2] that was common in, but not restricted to, the Middle Ages in Europe, largely affecting Catholic nuns and religious women. [3][4] Self-starvation was common among ...