Anorexia and Bulimia: what they are and main differences

Anorexia and Bulimia: what they are and main differences

Anorexia and bulimia are eating, psychological and image disorders in which people have a complicated relationship with food, which can cause several complications for the person’s health if not identified and treated. While in anorexia the person does not eat for fear of gaining weight, despite the fact that most of the time the person […]

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Anorexia nervosa: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Anorexia nervosa: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Anorexia nervosa is an eating and psychological disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, in addition to distortion of body image, which leads to some behaviors, such as avoiding eating, practicing excessive physical activity and inducing vomiting, for example. Most of the time, anorexia is difficult to identify, not only for those who […]

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How should anorexia be treated?

How should anorexia be treated?

Treatment for anorexia nervosa mainly includes group, family and behavioral therapies, as well as a personalized diet and taking dietary supplements, to combat nutritional deficiencies caused by the disease that prevent the person from eating properly. In addition, it may be necessary to take antidepressant medication prescribed by a psychiatrist, and in more serious cases, […]

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Childhood anorexia: what it is, symptoms and how to treat it

Childhood anorexia: what it is, symptoms and how to treat it

Childhood anorexia is an eating disorder in which the child refuses to eat, and the signs and symptoms of this type of disorder may appear from the beginning of life. In addition to constantly refusing to eat, the child may experience a lot of anxiety, vomiting or fasting for very long periods of time, for […]

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