Anorexia nervosa: Trapped between Mind and Body
Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder marked by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to extreme food restriction and dangerous weight loss. It most commonly affects adolescents and young adults, particularly women. The causes of anorexia are complex, involvi...
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Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder marked by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to extreme food restriction and dangerous weight loss. It most commonly affects adolescents and young adults, particularly women. The causes of anorexia are complex, involving a combination of genetic, psychological, and socio-cultural factors. Key symptoms include significant weight loss, obsessive thoughts about food, and excessive physical activity. Effective treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach, integrating medical stabilization, nutritional support, psychotherapy, and, when necessary, pharmacotherapy. Long-term care and relapse prevention are essential for sustained recovery. Raising public awareness and promoting healthy body image is vital in preventing anorexia and its complications. This article explores the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for anorexia nervosa, highlighting the importance of early intervention in improving outcomes.
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| spelling | doaj-art-2118b3af184e475e9cf5bcbca1cad0142025-08-20T03:28:24ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-07-014310.12775/QS.2025.43.61452Anorexia nervosa: Trapped between Mind and BodyAdrianna Muciek0https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5678-3780Martyna Mocarska1https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4249-9857Jan Mencel2https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0877-2242Katarzyna Strakowska3https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6202-2055Laura Opalska4https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3122-3484Anna Maryńczak5https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6187-0921Nicole Nitschke6https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9817-7903Anna Orłowska7https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6028-3004The University Hospital in Krakow, Jakubowskiego 2 Street, 30-688 Krakow: Cracow, Malopolska, PLGabriel Narutowicz Municipal Specialist Hospital, Prądnicka 35 Street, 31-202 Cracow: Cracow, Malopolska, PLIndependent Public Health Care Facility of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration in Krakow, Kronikarza Galla 25 Street, 30-053 Cracow: Cracow, Malopolska, PLThe Ludwik Rydygier Memorial Specialized Hospital, Osiedle Złotej Jesieni 1, 31-820 Cracow: Cracow, Malopolska, PLThe University Hospital in Krakow, Jakubowskiego 2 Street, 30-688 Cracow: Cracow, Malopolska, PLClinical Provincial Hospital No. 2 them. Saint Jadwiga the Queen in Rzeszów, Lwowska 60 Street, 35-301 Rzeszów, Subcarpathia, PLThe University Hospital in Krakow, Jakubowskiego 2 Street, 30-688 Cracow: Cracow, Malopolska, PLThe University Hospital in Krakow, Jakubowskiego 2 Street, 30-688 Cracow: Cracow, Malopolska, PL Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder marked by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to extreme food restriction and dangerous weight loss. It most commonly affects adolescents and young adults, particularly women. The causes of anorexia are complex, involving a combination of genetic, psychological, and socio-cultural factors. Key symptoms include significant weight loss, obsessive thoughts about food, and excessive physical activity. Effective treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach, integrating medical stabilization, nutritional support, psychotherapy, and, when necessary, pharmacotherapy. Long-term care and relapse prevention are essential for sustained recovery. Raising public awareness and promoting healthy body image is vital in preventing anorexia and its complications. This article explores the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for anorexia nervosa, highlighting the importance of early intervention in improving outcomes. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/61452anorexia nervosaeating disorderspsychotherapy |
| spellingShingle | Adrianna Muciek Martyna Mocarska Jan Mencel Katarzyna Strakowska Laura Opalska Anna Maryńczak Nicole Nitschke Anna Orłowska Anorexia nervosa: Trapped between Mind and Body Quality in Sport anorexia nervosa eating disorders psychotherapy |
| title | Anorexia nervosa: Trapped between Mind and Body |
| title_full | Anorexia nervosa: Trapped between Mind and Body |
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| title_short | Anorexia nervosa: Trapped between Mind and Body |
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| topic | anorexia nervosa eating disorders psychotherapy |
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