Anorexia, as the name suggests, is a condition of not wanting to eat. Nowadays, people's lives are getting better and they can have whatever they want to eat. However, some people suffer from anorexia and do not want to eat, which is a regrettable disease of wealth and prosperity. In fact, anorexia can also present some early symptoms. So what are the initial symptoms of anorexia?
1. Hidden onset: The onset is so hidden that it is difficult for family members to detect. Initially, the patient only occasionally does not eat, but as the condition develops, regular dieting occurs, leading to vomiting after eating. They participate in vigorous exercise, take weight loss pills, drink weight loss tea, participate in various weight loss related activities such as study classes, exchange weight loss experiences, insights, and eventually develop a conditioned reflex. When they hear about eating, they feel nauseous and vomit, always saying that they are not hungry, their weight has significantly decreased, and they lack nutrition. Symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, blurred vision, and low blood sugar may occur, and sweating may occur with slight movement.
2. Body image disorder: The main manifestation of anorexia is often due to weight loss around the body. Due to long-term deliberate appetite suppression, the patient is afraid to eat enough, resulting in a decrease in digestive fluid secretion and further reduction in food intake. With the deepening of "weight loss", there is indeed a phenomenon of decreased appetite. In the early stages of the disease, patients only experience weight loss and are still able to work and study normally. However, due to deliberate increase in activity, continued weight loss, and dieting, their weight continues to decline. In the later stage of the disease, due to severe malnutrition, symptoms such as swelling, fatigue, weight loss, and slowed heart rate may occur, ultimately leading to organic damage to the heart, liver, kidneys, brain, etc. However, the patient still refuses to eat, resulting in emaciation, skin and bones, and further deterioration of the condition. Severe malnutrition may even lead to other physical illnesses such as infections, and in severe cases, there is a risk of death. Some people abroad have reported that 5% to 10% of patients will die from their own forced hunger, and severe cases are rare in China.
3. Endocrine dysfunction: Due to malnutrition and endocrine dysfunction, teenagers and women often experience delayed menarche. Menstruation may result in amenorrhea, underdeveloped breasts, or cessation or delayed development. Male teenagers and children may have unclear secondary sexual characteristics and growth arrest.
4. Other: Some patients with anorexia also have episodes of bulimia and vomiting after episodes of bulimia.
This article provides a detailed introduction to the initial symptoms of anorexia and also explains what exactly anorexia is. As a patient with anorexia, it is very painful, even unable to work and study normally. So if you understand the early symptoms of anorexia, you can detect and treat it early, which can help your anorexia improve as soon as possible.
