What is anorexia nervosa?
Anorexia nervosa is an unhealthy eating disorder, shown by weight that is too low for the person's age and height. People who suffer from anorexia experience extreme fear of weight gain, even when they are actually very thin.
Anorexic patients will make various attempts to diet, over-do physical activity, or make other attempts to prevent weight gain (such as taking deliberate laxatives and vomiting) to lose weight.
How common is anorexia nervosa?
Anorexia nervosa is more common in women than in men. Often anorexia begins to arise during pre-adolescence or during adolescence, as well as early adulthood. Anorexia nervosa can lead to very extreme low weight and can be life threatening if not treated promptly. Always consult a doctor for more information.