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What Are The Symptoms Of Anorexia?

I think im anorexic but im not sure ... my hight is 5.5 and i weight 87. i don t eat much and i hav a lot of black outs .. i eat a little like when i think i might pass out ill eat like a hamburger or a hot dog a few weeks ago i did a report on anorexia nervulosa and looked at some symptom on-line and i realized i had some like my hair is thin and falls out when ever i take a shower.. and my nails are brittle i can see my own ribs...... when i go to mcdonalds i eat a hamburder and small fri and i feel like a ate way to much
Thu, 11 Sep 2014
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Hello and thanks for your query.

I understand your concern that you may be having anorexia and I appreciate your effort to come forward to seek help. For a height of 5' 5" and a weight of 87 pounds, your Body Mass Index (BMI) works out to 14.4, which is grossly underweight. Some of the other symptoms that you have described like poor eating habits, severe calorie restriction and other associated medical complications suggestive of malnutrition.

So, in my opinion there is a high chance that you may be having Anorexia nervosa. In this case, I would strongly advise you to to consult a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and further treatment. Early intervention and treatment will prevent you from developing a serious illness and complications. Treatment is in the form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. So, seek professional help at the earliest.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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What Are The Symptoms Of Anorexia?

Hello and thanks for your query. I understand your concern that you may be having anorexia and I appreciate your effort to come forward to seek help. For a height of 5 5 and a weight of 87 pounds, your Body Mass Index (BMI) works out to 14.4, which is grossly underweight. Some of the other symptoms that you have described like poor eating habits, severe calorie restriction and other associated medical complications suggestive of malnutrition. So, in my opinion there is a high chance that you may be having Anorexia nervosa. In this case, I would strongly advise you to to consult a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and further treatment. Early intervention and treatment will prevent you from developing a serious illness and complications. Treatment is in the form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. So, seek professional help at the earliest. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist