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Anorexia Symptoms
By Anil R Gowda

Yes we are talking about the obsession of many models, rather a phobia of becoming overweight. This sate of mind can well be a sign of being anorexic. Many famous celebrities like Carla Bruni and Keira Knightley have often faced the allegation of being anorexic. It has been clinically proved that women are more prone to this disorder. Now how do you know that you are suffering by Anorixia nervosa. Here are certain definitive indications or symptoms you can look for:

1. Extreme Loss, BMI less than 17.5 in adults.
2. Endocrine disorders resulting strange mood swings.
3. Starvation symptoms
4. Abnormalities in the electrolyte balance of the body
5. Constipation, frequent headaches
6. Reduced count of WBC
7. Dry skin, brittle nails, growth of lanugo hair over the body
8. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), low self esteem

If these are the symptoms than you may surely be an anorexic, which can be because of genetic factors, neurological disorders, and even eating habits. If the Zinc intake in your diet, is very less then you can easily be targeted by this disease. The other reason may be the excessive secretion of serotonin which may result anxiety and other nervous imbalances. Even the social surroundings can be a cause especially in the case of actors and their families, the siblings or the offspring may always want to stay fitter and slimmer, causing them this disease.

The treatment has three phases: The psychological phase where the patient has to go through some exercises to increase their self esteem, this phase may consist the intake of anti depressants. Second is the phase of improving the eating habits with a balanced diet which has a good amount of zinc or else zinc capsules are also an option. The third is the most important phase because it is the phase where it is ensured that the patient does not go through such a dilemma again. Here it is a combination of psycho-counseling and a strict diet & exercise regime to be followed.

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