Anorexia Nervosa
An eating disorder causing people to obsess about weight and what they eat.
Anorexia is characterized by a distorted body image, with an unwarranted fear of being overweight.
Symptoms include trying to maintain a below-normal weight through starvation or too much exercise.
Medical treatment may be needed to restore normal weight. Talk therapy can help with self-esteem and behavior changes.
Cluster Number:
Wiki Number: W011
Diagnosis: Anorexia Nervosa
US Patients:
World Patients: 3 Mil
Sex Ratio:
Age Onset: 12
Brain Area: dorsal anterior cigulate cortex – self-control
Symptoms: low weight, fear of gaining weight, food restriction
Progression: purging, perception of being overweight, self-harming. Feeling full; lost periods and ovulation
Causes: genetic, professions requiring “thinness”,inheritable
Medications: limited benefits found. Therapy: Remission: m-3 years; w-7 years
Therapies: Psychotherapy-reduce need to be thin; more food; CBT
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Section 12.13.
4 CURRENT ARTICLES
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- Cross-Cultural Validation and Application of the EDE-Q 6.0 for Screening and Assessment of Eating Disorders in Chinese Femalesby Lian Gu on April 16, 2025
CONCLUSION: The Chinese version of the EDE-Q 6.0 is a valid and effective screening and assessment tool for EDs in Chinese females. The updated cut-off score, now closer to international standards, reflects progress in the cultural adaptation of the tool and a potential shift in acceptance to report psychological problems among Chinese patients.
- Epigenetics-Driven Appetite System Disorders and PI3K/AKT Signaling Activation Mediate a Weight Gain Resistance Phenotype Induced by a High-Fat Diet in Male Ratsby Ming-Jie Li on April 16, 2025
OBJECTIVE: Some patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) exhibit an aversion to high-fat food. The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in feeding behavior. This study investigated the role of epigenetic modifications in the hypothalamus of male rats exhibiting a weight gain resistance (WR) phenotype induced by a high-fat diet (HFD).
- Decoding the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on anorexia nervosa psychopathology: A network comparison of pre- and post-pandemic onsetby Enrico Collantoni on April 15, 2025
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted anorexia nervosa (AN), increasing pressure on healthcare services and causing specific psychopathological changes. However, the characterization of changes in presentation patterns across the pandemic remains unclear. This study aimed to address this gap by comparing symptom networks in patients with pre- and post-pandemic AN onset. Data from 189 patients diagnosed with AN from 2016 to 2022 were analyzed. Patients were divided into pre-COVID (n =...
- Neurofibromatosis associated with anorexia nervosa and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorderby Murray Glen Tucker on April 15, 2025
We report a female patient with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who developed anorexia nervosa (AN) in her early 30s. This required several admissions for weight restoration. The patient's body image concerns and experience of stigma related to the dermatological manifestations of NF1 and her misconceptions regarding the relationship between weight and NF1 appeared to be aetiological factors for AN development. This view influenced the psychotherapeutic approach she received for AN, which was...