People in professions where there is a particular social pressure to be thin (such as models and dancers) were much more likely to develop anorexia during the course of their career, and further research has suggested that those with anorexia have much higher contact with cultural sources that promote weight-loss. There is a high rate of reported child sexual abuse experiences in clinical groups of who have been diagnosed with anorexia. Although prior sexual abuse is not thought to be a specific risk factor for anorexia, those who have experienced such abuse are more likely to have more serious and chronic symptoms (Carter, et.al. 2006).
Relationship to Autism -- Psychologists suggested in the 1960s that there might be a relationship between autism and eating disorders, and following several studies in the 1990s, there seemed to be a correlation. Those on the autistic spectrum tended to have a negative outcome with their eating disorder, but may benefit from the combined use of behavioral and pharmacological therapies to diminish autistic symptoms and have a positive effect upon their eating disorders (Gillbert and Rastam, 1995).
Bulimia nervosa -- is an eating disorder that can sometimes be related to anorexia. It is characterized by recurrent binge eating, typically followed by purging, fasting, using laxatives, enemas, and direuetics. The person afflicted is hungry, and does want to eat, but eats out of compulsion rather than to satisfy hunger. There may be a number of rather serious medical symptoms attached to this; chronic gastric reflux, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, oral trauma from forced vomiting, constipation, and peptic ulcers (Russell, 1979).
(Note, will expand this to other types of eating disorders that relate to anorexia).
(Note, will expand treatment and prognosis, issues).
(Is there anything else you'd like me to concentrate on? Like the media, etc.
REFERENCES
http://www.waldenbehavioralcare.com/anorexia_media_body_image.asp
Brumberg, J. (2000). Fasting Girls: The History of Anorexia Nervosa. Vintage.
Carter, J.C., et.al. (2006). "The Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse in Anorexia Nervosa."
Children of Neglect. 30 (3): 257-69.
Coslin, C. (1999). The Eating Disorder Sourcebook. Lowell House.
Gilberg, I. And Rastam, M., et.al. (1996). "The Cognitive Profile of Anorexia Nervosa."
Comprehensive Psychiatry. 37 (1): 23-30.
Jansen, a., et.al. (2006). "I see what you see: the lack of a self-serving body image."
The British Journal of Clinical Psychology. 45 (1): 123-35.
Kaye, W., et.al. (2004). "Seratonin Alterations in Anorexia and Bulimia."
Physiology and Behavior. 85 (1): 73-81.
Klump, K., et.al., (2001). "Genetic and Environmental Influences on Anorexia."
Psychological Medicine. 31 (4): 737-40.
Lindberg, L. And Hjern a. (2003). "Risk Factors for Anorexia Nervosa." the
International Journal of Eating Disorders. 34 (4): 397-408.
Madden, S. (2004). "Anorexia Nervosa -- Still Relevant in the 21st Century? a
Review of William Gull's Anorexia Nervosa Text." Clinical Child
Psychology and Psychiatry. 9 (1): 149-54.
Russell, G. (1979). "Bulimia Nervosa: An Ominous Variant of Anorexia Nervosa."
Psychological Medicine. 9 (2): 429-44.
Shay, N. And H. Mangian. (2000). "Neurobiology of Zinc-Influenced Eating
Behavior." The Journal of Nutrition. 130 (5S): 149-51.
World Health Organization. (2008). International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. Cited in:
http://apps.who.int/classifications/apps/icd/icd10online/
The patients are kept under observation for 24 hours unless the severity of symptoms is higher (Medline Plus 2012). Outpatient treatment of anorexia Outpatient treatment of anorexia aims to correct signs and symptoms shown by the patient of anorexia. There are some medical conditions, based on which the anorexic patients are referred to outpatient treatment. Firstly, the patient requires psychotropic treatment, there is failures in physiological functioning and most importantly, the
Anorexia Nervosa is defined in the Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine as "an eating disorder characterized by unrealistic fear of weight gain, self-starvation, and conspicuous distortion of body image. The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM-IV (1994), defines two subtypes of anorexia nervosa -- a restricting type, characterized by strict dieting and exercise without binge eating -- and a binge-eating/purging type, marked by
Parkinson's disease is a malady that all people should be afraid of because of the fact that it generally chooses its carriers randomly. Also, once having contracted the disease, people should not lose their hope, with numerous people having lived with it for decades. One of the most terrible things about the disease is that it cannot be cured and that the people that have it are forced to live
nurture. This issue has been employed in questioning the role of genetics as well as environment in the analysis of behavior. Several researchers especially geneticists have attempted to interpret the behavior of a person on the basis of natural phenomena. The work of Strober et al. (1985,p.239) indicated that since the 19th century to date, researchers who are studying anorexia nervosa have explore several multiple causes of the illness.
Anorexia Nervosa is a serious eating disorder that affects millions of people all over the globe. The purpose of this discussion is to examine this disorder. We will begin by defining and characterizing anorexia nervosa. We will then discuss the factors that contribute to the development of the disorder. Finally, our discourse will investigate the treatments associated with anorexia nervosa. Definition of Anorexia Nervosa The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine defines Anorexia
Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that results from an individual's intense preoccupation with body weight. Individuals with anorexia have difficulty maintaining a normal body mass index score, and frequently make continued efforts to lose weight even if their weight is abnormally low. The psychological factors that precipitate anorexia can be quite complex, and as a result the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder often require thorough psychological assessment,
Our semester plans gives you unlimited, unrestricted access to our entire library of resources —writing tools, guides, example essays, tutorials, class notes, and more.
Get Started Now