Eating Disorders Articles A-Z
Anorexia nervosa is a condition in which a person believes that he or she is fat -- even when dangerously thin. This eMedTV article explains anorexia nervosa in detail, including symptoms and associated health risks, and treatment options.
People who are anorexic may exercise compulsively and obsess over their weight. Women tend to become anorexic more than men. This eMedTV article describes signs that someone may be anorexic and offers treatment options.
People who are anorexic believe they are fat, even when they are dangerously thin. This eMedTV segment provides an overview of anorexia and explains that anyone can develop this disorder. Anorixic is a common misspelling of anorexic.