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17 Female;Lost 45 Pounds In Less Than 5 Weeks.Can’t Stop,Feels Worse After Eating Anything,Suicidal,Fainting,Purges & Cuts Occasionally,In Denial.What Treatment Does She Need?Fits All Criteria For Anorexia Nervosa Except Underweight Yet,So EDNOS For Now?

Hi: The Person You Are Amy Colwell – 07/30/2012 – 08:31 Hi: The person you are describing requires treatment for her eating disorder as well as an assessment of her suicide risk. Sometimes, we can get so caught up in the diagnosis part of this illness, that we fail to recognize the severity of the …

My Fiances Mom Is Concerned That I MIGHT B Bulimic Only Promblem Is I Lie To Her An Tell Her Im Not Even Tho I Know I Am….What Do I Do? She Wants Me To Get Help But Im Afraid If I Do Ill Get Fat.

Hi: While I Understand Your Amy Colwell – 08/29/2012 – 13:30 Hi: While I understand your concern about gaining weight,an eating disorder such as bulimia is just not a healthy way to go about losing or maintaining weight. Our minds and bodies do not function well when we try to work around the natural process …

I Have Alot Of Pain In My Abdomen…What Could It Be? I’ve Been Thinking It May Be My Spleen B/C Thats What I Use To Push Up My Food In My Stomach.

Hi: Unfortunately, You Need Amy Colwell – 08/15/2012 – 16:38 Hi: Unfortunately, you need to see a doctor in order to properly diagnose the abdominal pain you are experiencing. Eating disorders are extremely hard on the body physically, and it is not uncommon to find that damage has occured due to starving, binging, or purging. …

Can Bulimia Cause Blurry Eyes And Fuzzy Head? I Have Been Having Panick Attacks And My Head And Eyes Are All Funny And My Throat Feels Like Its Closing Up Or Dry Can This Be A Cause Of My Eating Disorder???

Yes! Binging And Purging Can janurse427 – 10/03/2009 – 19:14 Yes! Binging and purging can cause a very dangerous electrolyte imbalance, which can result in blood sugar irregularities, blood pressure problems (low), and dizziness….among other individual problems. A person can damage their throat and/or esophagus without realizing it. Dehydration is also a dangerous problem for …

What Are The Signs And Symtoms Of Anorexia

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What Are The Avalible Treatments For Anorexia?

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What Are The Anorexia Statistics?

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How Soon After Developing Anorexia Is It Common To See Heart Arrithmias Or Severe Chest Pain?

I Have Been Semi-Anorexic For purplemaggot5 – 09/16/2009 – 18:49 i have been semi-anorexic for about a year and a half. while i am at higher risk for renal failure (i have both genetic and environmental risk factors combined with not eating) i get this intense pressure in my left chest as well as significantly …

How Can I Make Myself Eat In Public?

I Get So Self-Conscious, I comicalequation – 06/02/2012 – 10:38 I get so self-conscious, I feel like people are staring. I get panic attacks if someone talks, or even makes a noise. Any tips anyone, please? Hi: I’m Sorry You Are Going Amy Colwell – 07/21/2012 – 17:42 Hi: I’m sorry you are going through …

Have Family Members Ever Tried To Force Feed Solid Food To An Anorexic?

Hi: It Would Not Be Amy Colwell – 09/05/2012 – 05:26 Hi: It would not be appropriate for family members to “force feed” solid food to someone with anorexia. Trying to make someone eat solid (or liquid) food is extremely dangerous, as it could easily result in the person choking. When patients are provided involuntary …

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