I'm not clear on what your question is. What does "diagnosed with ca" mean? Do you mean cancer?
Anorexia is a mental disorder and an eating disorder. It occurs when a person's obsession with diet and exercise leads to extreme weight loss. The disorder is considered if a person refuses to maintain a body weight at or above 85% of their ideal body weight. It can be fatal.
The cause of anorexia is not known. It appears that genetics and environment play a role.
Risk Factors
A risk factor increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. Risk factors for anorexia include the following:
Sex: female
Age: adolescence or early adulthood
Low self-esteem
Feelings of helplessness
Perfectionism
Fear of becoming overweight
Familial pressure to be thin
Families that are overprotective, rigid, not involved, or in conflict
Family history of eating disorders
Emotional stress
Mood disorders, such as depression or generalized anxiety disorder
Personality disorders
Susceptibility to social and fashion trends emphasizing or glamorizing thinness
Anon, there can be other causes such as a diagnosis of an illness or disease that the person feels they have no control over, therefore they try to control as much of their body as they can.
If you or someone you know are dealing with this, please consult a physician or therapist. Diet, nutrition and positive emotional health are crucial in the treatment of cancer.
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Hello Anon
Thank you for writing.
I'm not clear on what your question is. What does "diagnosed with ca" mean? Do you mean cancer?
Anorexia is a mental disorder and an eating disorder. It occurs when a person's obsession with diet and exercise leads to extreme weight loss. The disorder is considered if a person refuses to maintain a body weight at or above 85% of their ideal body weight. It can be fatal.
The cause of anorexia is not known. It appears that genetics and environment play a role.
Risk Factors
A risk factor increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. Risk factors for anorexia include the following:
Sex: female
Age: adolescence or early adulthood
Low self-esteem
Feelings of helplessness
Perfectionism
Fear of becoming overweight
Familial pressure to be thin
Families that are overprotective, rigid, not involved, or in conflict
Family history of eating disorders
Emotional stress
Mood disorders, such as depression or generalized anxiety disorder
Personality disorders
Susceptibility to social and fashion trends emphasizing or glamorizing thinness
Anon, there can be other causes such as a diagnosis of an illness or disease that the person feels they have no control over, therefore they try to control as much of their body as they can.
If you or someone you know are dealing with this, please consult a physician or therapist. Diet, nutrition and positive emotional health are crucial in the treatment of cancer.
Best,
September 20, 2017 - 3:27pmSusan
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