The exact causes of the disease are not known. However, as with all diseases, the development of the disease is assumed to be due to an interplay of physical, psychological and environmental factors according to the so-called “bio-psycho-social model”. On the physical level, genetic factors are discussed. In addition, deficiencies caused by the disease contribute to an increasing deterioration of the physical condition in the further course, which can further aggravate the disease.
On the psychological level, it is known that other mental illnesses such as depression or anxiety disorders increase the risk of disease. On the social level, it is discussed that the increasing presence of unrealistic beauty and slimness ideals in the (social) media increases the pressure on the individual to conform to them.
Those affected try to lose weight by all means. Restrictive eating habits (counting and reducing calories) and increased burning of fatty tissue through sport and exercise play a particularly important role here. In addition, medication abuse, including laxatives and diuretics, may also be present. If episodes of ravenous hunger and eating large quantities of food, followed by artificially induced vomiting, also occur in the context of anorexia, it is referred to as bulimic-type anorexia nervosa (“bulimia”). In the course of the disease, there is a progressive loss of weight, which initially impairs physical performance. As the disease progresses, mental performance also increasingly decreases. Severe anorexia can also lead to damage to internal organs such as the heart, which can be life-threatening for those affected. The first symptoms are often regular monitoring of waist circumference, weighing and excessive preoccupation with nutrition.
Diagnosis of anorexia to start necessary treatment.
Consultation. Fragebogen zur Fremdbeurteilung.
30 – 40 minutes
Please come fasting for possible laboratory diagnostics
Follow-up appointment. In case of confirmed diagnosis and medical need, referral to special outpatient clinics for therapy is sometimes necessary.
As a rule, this is a health insurance benefit.
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