Anorexia Nervosa

Malaysia is well known for its varieties of food where it is available everywhere so only few would have guess that eating disorder are spreading among Malaysian people. Based on the New Straits Times, according to statistics, anorexia cases were the highest in 2010, which was 127, then reduced to 111 in 2011. The ministry's Nutrition Division director Rokiah Don have pinpointed that anorexia is rising in urban areas.

In order to avoid of this negative situation, we must take early precautions. One of the most distinctive symptoms is that victims of anorexia have intense fear of getting over weight. They constantly tell themselves that gaining a few pounds will make them a laughing stock. They are mostly influenced by actors and models that have slim and thin bodies which ultimately cause extreme obsession. When specified into female category, they will experience loss of menstrual period.

                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                           

Furthermore, we can also distinguish anorexia patients through warning signs. The most easiest to spot as it is transparent is dramatic weight loss. This is basically due to their denial of hunger. Victims often show change in personality and behavior such as becoming less social with other people, depression and often easily outburst of anger. Other than that, they will also constantly make excuses to avoid mealtime.  

                                                                                             
Take care of your body!!!

Anorexia nervosa are highly serious matter as they have a huge impact towards a persons health. Patients will experience low blood pressure as their heart muscles constantly getting more and more weaker. As a result, their heart rate declined and have high risk of having a heart failure. The lack of nutrient intake in body will cause osteoporosis which is the reduction of bone mass. Weak bones can fracture easily under certain impact. Patience also suffer severe dehydration that can cause them to have kidney failure and hair loss.  

  

In brief, anorexia nervosa is an alarming issue must be dealt with. It can cause serious harm to other people. People should not stop eating. If we want to get fit then we should retain a healthy diet and exercise daily. If it brings more harm than good, is it really that worth it?