Girls often stop having menstrual periods, exercise too much, take laxatives to lose weight, and force themselves to vomit if they have eaten. Often, people with anorexia have badly damaged teeth from the constant vomiting. Another sign that a girl has anorexia is that she knows the calorie count for every food. While many teen girls and women are concerned about their weight and appearance, girls with anorexia have a more serious problem. The starvation, vomiting, and use of laxatives can actually cause very dangerous and deadly health conditions.
Girls can develop irregular heartbeats, stomach problems, and bone breaks.
Anorexia nervosa does not go away or get better alone, Contact your healthcare provider if you have any concerns. By seeking help you may be saving a life. Your local chapter for Overeaters Anonymous may have an anorexia support group. All Rights Reserved.