Signs and Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa

Common Signs of Anorexia

Individuals with anorexia nervosa are preoccupied with their body size and shape, and frequently:

Weigh themselves
Measure their body parts
Check themselves in the mirror for “excess fat”

Symptoms of Anorexia

Common symptoms:

Low body weight
Self-starvation and excessive weight loss
Skipped menstrual periods (amenorrhea)
Fear of gaining weight
Dissatisfaction with body size and shape
Denial of the seriousness of the problem

Psychiatric symptoms:

Anxiety
Depression
Irritability
Obsessionality
Preoccupation with food
Substance use disorders

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