People with anorexia nervosa constantly monitor their weight, avoid certain foods, restrict calories, and may view themselves as overweight and fat even if they are severely underweight. Patients typically have low-self-esteem and can be extremely critical of themselves.

Those with anorexia may exhibit purging or binge eating behaviors. After eating patients may attempt to eliminate calories through dieting, fasting, laxatives, diuretics, and excessive exercise.

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Common symptoms include:

  • Depression and lethargy 
  • Intense fear of gaining weight
  • Restricted eating behaviors and patterns
  • Underweight

Physical symptoms may include:

  • Abnormal menstrual cycle  
  • Brittle hair and nails
  • Constipation
  • Dry skin 
  • Infertility 
  • Mild anemia
  • Osteoporosis