The general public is pretty starry-eyed about anorexia nervosa. At best they think maybe its because of media influence, skinny girls in magazines, or that it is a persons’ attempt to get control in ...

Tamie Gangloff says that eating disorders stem from body image disturbances. Sufferers may believe that their bodies don’t work the way they are supposed to. Another possible cause is chronic illness.

Clients may present with anxiety or trauma while eating disorder symptoms remain hidden.

Anorexia can affect nearly every organ and body system. Over time, it can lead to endocrine, digestive, heart, fertility, and kidney issues. In the long term, anorexia can also affect relationships, ...

The KC Eating Disorder Clinic owned by Kaitlyn Cornell, a licensed clinical social worker, opened its doors in Champaign in October.

An appetite-stimulating protein can reverse anorexia in mice. Mice with lack of appetite and weight loss — symptoms similar to people with anorexia — that were genetically tweaked to secrete a protein ...

The relationship between anorexia and depression is complex. Genetics, environmental factors, and how your brain and digestive system communicate may all influence this common comorbidity. Anorexia, ...

Severe anorexia or malnutrition may cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Symptoms like dizziness, confusion, or weakness may develop without a sufficient supply of glucose in the bloodstream. You can ...