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Anorexia nervosa: Signs and symptomsAAnorexia nervosa: Signs and symptomsAnorexia nervosa: Signs and symptomsEnglishPsychiatryPre-teen (9-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)BodyNAConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2016-02-02T05:00:00Z10.000000000000053.5000000000000645.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Find out about the signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa.</p><p>​​People with anorexia nervosa often hide their illness and may even deny having a problem. Because anorexia nervosa can cause serious medical complications, it is important to seek help as soon as you suspect it in your child.</p><p>Anorexia nervosa has a range of behavioural and physical signs and symptoms. Click the icons in the image below to find out more.</p> <figure class="asset-c-100"> <div class="asset-animation asset-cv-animation"> <iframe src="https://akhpub.aboutkidshealth.ca/Style%20Library/akh/swfanimations/AMD_Anorexia_signs_and_symptoms_EN.html"></iframe>  </div> </figure> <h2>Key points</h2> <ul> <li>Someone with anorexia nervosa will often hide it and deny having a problem, but there are a number of behavioural and physical signs to watch for.</li> <li>Behavioural signs include avoiding family meals, limiting food choices, wearing baggy clothes and being more irritable than usual.</li> <li>Physical signs include not gaining weight, or losing weight, feeling cold all the time, dizziness and low energy.</li> </ul><h2>Behavioural signs of anorexia nervosa</h2><h3>Avoiding family meals</h3><p>People with anorexia nervosa will make excuses to avoid eating meals with others, especially their family. They may say they have already eaten or schedule other activities during mealtimes to avoid eating in front of others. They may also skip meals, such as breakfast.</p><h3>Limiting food choices</h3><p>People with anorexia nervosa may avoid eating food they think is fattening or eat only low-calorie food. They may want to carefully check the labels of food before they eat them. They may also put an emphasis on only eating a particular way, for example following a low-carb diet, and have a hard time being flexible with different foods.</p><h3>Wearing baggy clothes</h3><p>People with anorexia nervosa may wear baggy clothes, or many layers of clothing, to hide their weight loss from their parents. </p><h3>Becoming more irritable</h3><p>People with anorexia nervosa may lack concentration and be very irritable (cranky). Because their brains are starved of nutrients they may not think clearly and, as a result, may react in a way that is out of proportion to the situation. This may result in emotional outbursts or becoming obsessed and inflexible about how something is done.</p><h3>Becoming very interested in food or cooking</h3><p>People with anorexia nervosa may spend more time watching cooking shows or trying new recipes but will rarely eat what they prepare. A teen with anorexia nervosa may start giving more direction to their parents about the type of groceries they want to be bought.</p><h3>Spending more time with parents</h3><p>Younger children may want to spend more time around their parents or less time with their friends.</p><h2>Physical signs of anorexia nervosa nervosa </h2><h3>Not gaining weight</h3><p> As children are growing, they should always be getting bigger in terms of height and weight. If a child stops growing or gaining weight, it might be a sign they have anorexia nervosa. Signs that a child has stopped growing include not needing to change their clothing or shoe size over many months.</p><h3>Losing weight</h3><p>In teens, anorexia nervosa is more likely to be suspected if someone loses weight rather than stops growing (which is a natural occurrence). If your teen is losing weight, see your child's doctor immediately.</p><h3>Feeling cold</h3><p>People with anorexia nervosa have decreased circulation. Because of this, they may feel cold even when most people feel comfortable or warm and may wear clothes that are warmer than necessary for the weather.</p><h3>Having low energy</h3><p>Because of their lower calorie intake, people with anorexia nervosa usually have very low energy levels.</p><h3>Feeling dizzy</h3><p>Lack of nutrition and fluids, and decreased muscle tissue, can make people with anorexia nervosa feel dizzy or faint.</p><h2>Further information</h2><p>For more information on anorexia nervosa, please see the following pages:</p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=268&language=English">Anorexia nervosa: Overview​</a></p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=267&language=English">Anorexia nervosa: Medical complications</a></p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=700&language=English">Anorexia nervosa: Treatment options</a></p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=266&language=English">Anorexia nervosa: How to help your child at home</a></p><h2>Resources</h2><p> <a href="http://www.nedic.ca/" target="_blank">NEDIC – National Eating Disorder Information Centre</a> (Canada)<br></p><p> <a href="https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/" target="_blank">NEDA – National Eating Disorder Association</a> (United States)</p><p>American Academy of Pediatrics – <em><a href="https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/Is-Your-Teen-at-Risk-for-Developing-an-Eating-Disorder.aspx" target="_blank">​Eating Disorders in Children</a> ​</em></p><p> <a href="https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/" target="_blank">BEAT – Beating Eating Disorders</a> (United Kingdom)</p><p> <a href="https://keltyeatingdisorders.ca/" target="_blank">Kelty Eating Disorders​</a> (Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre, BC Children's Hospital)</p><p>Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario – <em><a href="https://www.cheo.on.ca/en/eating_disorder_info" target="_blank">Eating Disorders​</a></em>​</p>
Anorexie: signes avant-coureursAAnorexie: signes avant-coureursAnorexia nervosa: Warning signs and symptomsFrenchPsychiatryPre-teen (9-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)BodyNAConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2016-02-02T05:00:00Z000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Découvrez les signes et les symptômes de l’anorexie mentale.</p><p>Les anorexiques cachent souvent leur maladie et peuvent même nier qu’ils ont un problème. Parce que l’anorexie peut provoquer de sérieuses complications médicales, il est important de consulter dès que vous soupçonnez que votre enfant peut en être atteint.</p><p>L’anorexie présente une gamme de signes et de symptômes comportementaux et physiques. Visitez cette animation pour en savoir plus.</p><h2>À retenir</h2><ul><li>Les anorexiques cachent souvent leur maladie ou nient avoir un problème, mais un certain nombre de signes comportementaux et physiques peuvent révéler l’affection.</li><li>Les signes comportementaux comprennent : l’évitement des repas en famille, les restrictions alimentaires, le port de vêtements amples et l’irritabilité accrue.</li><li>Parmi les signes physiques, on retrouve l’arrêt de prise de poids ou la perte de poids, la sensibilité au froid, les étourdissements et le manque d’énergie.</li></ul><h2>Signes comportementaux de l’anorexie mentale</h2> <h3>Évitement des repas en famille</h3> <p>Les anorexiques trouveront des excuses pour éviter de prendre des repas avec les autres, en particulier avec leur famille. Ils peuvent dire qu’ils ont déjà mangé ou prévoir d’autres activités à l’heure des repas pour éviter de manger en présence d’autres personnes. Ils peuvent aussi sauter des repas, comme celui du matin.</p> <h3>Restrictions alimentaires</h3> <p>Les anorexiques peuvent éviter les aliments qui, selon eux, les feraient grossir ou ne consommer que des aliments à faible teneur calorique. Ils peuvent vouloir vérifier avec soin les étiquettes des aliments avant de les manger. Ils peuvent aussi insister qu’ils veulent adopter un régime particulier, par exemple, suivre un régime faible en glucides, et ils peuvent avoir de la difficulté à faire preuve de souplesse avec différents aliments.</p> <h3>Port de vêtements amples</h3> <p>Les anorexiques peuvent porter des vêtements amples ou de nombreuses couches de vêtements pour cacher leur perte de poids de leurs parents.</p> <h3>Irritabilité accrue</h3> <p>Les anorexiques peuvent manquer de concentration et être très irritables (de mauvaise humeur). Parce que leur cerveau est privé d’éléments nutritifs, ils peuvent ne pas penser clairement et, en conséquence, réagir d’une façon disproportionnée à la situation. Il peut s’ensuivre des débordements émotionnels ou une obsession et un manque de souplesse au sujet de la façon dont il faut faire quelque chose.</p> <h3>Intérêt démesuré dans la nourriture ou la cuisine</h3> <p>Les anorexiques peuvent passer plus de temps à regarder des émissions de cuisine ou à essayer de nouvelles recettes, mais ils mangeront rarement ce qu’ils ont apprêté. Un adolescent anorexique peut commencer à donner plus de directives à ses parents au sujet des aliments à acheter.</p> <h3>Passer plus de temps avec leurs parents</h3> <p>Les enfants plus jeunes peuvent vouloir passer plus de temps avec leurs parents ou moins de temps avec leurs amis.</p> <h2>Signes physiques de l’anorexie mentale</h2> <h3>Arrêt de la prise de poids</h3> <p>Comme les enfants deviennent de jeunes adultes, leur croissance devrait être constante, en termes de poids et de taille. Si un enfant cesse de prendre du poids ou de grandir, il peut s’agir d’un signe qu’il souffre d’anorexie. Ne pas avoir besoin de changer la taille de ses vêtements ou la pointure de ses chaussures peut indiquer que la croissance d’un enfant s’est arrêtée.</p> <h3>Perte de poids</h3> <p>Chez les adolescents, l’on a davantage tendance à soupçonner l’anorexie quand ils perdent du poids plutôt que lorsque la croissance est interrompue (un phénomène naturel). Toute perte de poids chez un adolescent exige une consultation immédiate auprès de son médecin.</p> <h3>Sensibilité au froid</h3> <p>Chez les anorexiques, la circulation sanguine est ralentie. Ceux-ci peuvent donc avoir froid même quand les autres personnes en leur présence se sentent à l’aise ou ont chaud. Ils peuvent même porter des vêtements qui sont plus chauds que nécessaire, compte tenu de la température.</p> <h3>Manque d’énergie</h3> <p>En raison de leur faible consommation calorique, les anorexiques ont habituellement très peu d’énergie.</p> <h3>Étourdissement</h3> <p>À cause de l’apport insuffisant en aliments et en liquides et de la perte de tissus musculaires, l’anorexique peut se sentir faible ou étourdi.</p><h2>En savoir plus</h2><p>Pour plus d’informations sur l’anorexie, veuillez consulter les pages suivantes :</p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=268&language=French">Anorexie: présentation génerale</a></p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=267&language=French">Anorexie: complications médicales</a></p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=700&language=French">Anorexie: options de traitement</a></p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=266&language=French">Anorexie: comment aider votre enfant à la maison​</a></p><h2>Ressources</h2><p> <a href="http://www.nedic.ca/" target="_blank">NEDIC – Centre d’information sur les troubles alimentaires</a> (Canada)</p><p> <a href="https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/">NEDA – Association nationale des troubles alimentaires</a> (États-Unis)</p><p>L'académie américaine de pédiatrie – <em> <a href="https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/Is-Your-Teen-at-Risk-for-Developing-an-Eating-Disorder.aspx" target="_blank">​Eating Disorders in Children</a></em></p><p> <a href="https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/" target="_blank">BEAT – Lutter contre les troubles alimentaires</a> (Royaume Uni)</p><p> <a href="https://keltyeatingdisorders.ca/" target="_blank">Troubles alimentaires Kelty</a> (Centre de ressources sur la santé mentale Kelty, Hôpital pour enfants de la Colombie-Britannique)</p><p>Le Centre hospitalier pour enfants de l’est de l’Ontario – <a href="https://www.cheo.on.ca/fr/troubles_alimentaires_info" target="_blank"> <em>Troubles alimentaires​</em></a></p>

 

 

 

 

Anorexia nervosa: Signs and symptoms269.000000000000Anorexia nervosa: Signs and symptomsAnorexia nervosa: Signs and symptomsAEnglishPsychiatryPre-teen (9-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)BodyNAConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2016-02-02T05:00:00Z10.000000000000053.5000000000000645.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Find out about the signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa.</p><p>​​People with anorexia nervosa often hide their illness and may even deny having a problem. Because anorexia nervosa can cause serious medical complications, it is important to seek help as soon as you suspect it in your child.</p><p>Anorexia nervosa has a range of behavioural and physical signs and symptoms. Click the icons in the image below to find out more.</p> <figure class="asset-c-100"> <div class="asset-animation asset-cv-animation"> <iframe src="https://akhpub.aboutkidshealth.ca/Style%20Library/akh/swfanimations/AMD_Anorexia_signs_and_symptoms_EN.html"></iframe>  </div> </figure> <h2>Key points</h2> <ul> <li>Someone with anorexia nervosa will often hide it and deny having a problem, but there are a number of behavioural and physical signs to watch for.</li> <li>Behavioural signs include avoiding family meals, limiting food choices, wearing baggy clothes and being more irritable than usual.</li> <li>Physical signs include not gaining weight, or losing weight, feeling cold all the time, dizziness and low energy.</li> </ul><h2>Behavioural signs of anorexia nervosa</h2><h3>Avoiding family meals</h3><p>People with anorexia nervosa will make excuses to avoid eating meals with others, especially their family. They may say they have already eaten or schedule other activities during mealtimes to avoid eating in front of others. They may also skip meals, such as breakfast.</p><h3>Limiting food choices</h3><p>People with anorexia nervosa may avoid eating food they think is fattening or eat only low-calorie food. They may want to carefully check the labels of food before they eat them. They may also put an emphasis on only eating a particular way, for example following a low-carb diet, and have a hard time being flexible with different foods.</p><h3>Wearing baggy clothes</h3><p>People with anorexia nervosa may wear baggy clothes, or many layers of clothing, to hide their weight loss from their parents. </p><h3>Becoming more irritable</h3><p>People with anorexia nervosa may lack concentration and be very irritable (cranky). Because their brains are starved of nutrients they may not think clearly and, as a result, may react in a way that is out of proportion to the situation. This may result in emotional outbursts or becoming obsessed and inflexible about how something is done.</p><h3>Becoming very interested in food or cooking</h3><p>People with anorexia nervosa may spend more time watching cooking shows or trying new recipes but will rarely eat what they prepare. A teen with anorexia nervosa may start giving more direction to their parents about the type of groceries they want to be bought.</p><h3>Spending more time with parents</h3><p>Younger children may want to spend more time around their parents or less time with their friends.</p><h2>Physical signs of anorexia nervosa nervosa </h2><h3>Not gaining weight</h3><p> As children are growing, they should always be getting bigger in terms of height and weight. If a child stops growing or gaining weight, it might be a sign they have anorexia nervosa. Signs that a child has stopped growing include not needing to change their clothing or shoe size over many months.</p><h3>Losing weight</h3><p>In teens, anorexia nervosa is more likely to be suspected if someone loses weight rather than stops growing (which is a natural occurrence). If your teen is losing weight, see your child's doctor immediately.</p><h3>Feeling cold</h3><p>People with anorexia nervosa have decreased circulation. Because of this, they may feel cold even when most people feel comfortable or warm and may wear clothes that are warmer than necessary for the weather.</p><h3>Having low energy</h3><p>Because of their lower calorie intake, people with anorexia nervosa usually have very low energy levels.</p><h3>Feeling dizzy</h3><p>Lack of nutrition and fluids, and decreased muscle tissue, can make people with anorexia nervosa feel dizzy or faint.</p><h2>Further information</h2><p>For more information on anorexia nervosa, please see the following pages:</p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=268&language=English">Anorexia nervosa: Overview​</a></p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=267&language=English">Anorexia nervosa: Medical complications</a></p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=700&language=English">Anorexia nervosa: Treatment options</a></p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=266&language=English">Anorexia nervosa: How to help your child at home</a></p><h2>Resources</h2><p> <a href="http://www.nedic.ca/" target="_blank">NEDIC – National Eating Disorder Information Centre</a> (Canada)<br></p><p> <a href="https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/" target="_blank">NEDA – National Eating Disorder Association</a> (United States)</p><p>American Academy of Pediatrics – <em><a href="https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/Is-Your-Teen-at-Risk-for-Developing-an-Eating-Disorder.aspx" target="_blank">​Eating Disorders in Children</a> ​</em></p><p> <a href="https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/" target="_blank">BEAT – Beating Eating Disorders</a> (United Kingdom)</p><p> <a href="https://keltyeatingdisorders.ca/" target="_blank">Kelty Eating Disorders​</a> (Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre, BC Children's Hospital)</p><p>Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario – <em><a href="https://www.cheo.on.ca/en/eating_disorder_info" target="_blank">Eating Disorders​</a></em>​</p><img alt="" src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/anorexia_warning_signs.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/anorexia_warning_signs.jpgAnorexia nervosa: Signs and symptomsFalse

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