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Anorexia Statistics – Is it Becoming a New Trend?
Anorexia statistics continue to prove that girls and boys, men and women are still dying to be thin. This need for control destroys not only the lives of the anorexics themselves, but the lives of those around from family to friends to coworkers, and only serves to further propagate the Medias’ unrealistic example of the “perfect” woman or man.
Anorexia statistics continue to prove that the unhealthy behaviors of anorexics are not fading away, but in some case they are actually be on the rise, especially in the male population. These behaviors include, but are not limited to refusing to eat, refusing to eat in front of people, dismorphic or unrealistic view of their own bodies, and exercising to extremes. These people are not only starving themselves to the point of death or near death, but should they survive and become recovering anorexics, they have often damaged vital organs and glands to the point where they are beyond repair.
This situation, as reflected in anorexia statistics often leads to premature death or reliance on continual medical treatments, such as kidney dialysis. According to the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health), 10% of all cases of anorexia end in death by suicide or self-inflicted ill-health or permanent debilitating health problems.
For loved one’s having to watch the people they care for, the pain is as excruciating for them as the patients, if not more. They see their family member, friend, or coworkers lose their hair, spend ever-increasing amounts of time at the doctor’s or dentist’s offices and often feel as helpless as the people they care about. They often believe themselves to be as unable to control or change the situation to a positive one, much the same as those they watch suffering and dying right before their eyes.
Some people are born with a predisposition towards anorexia, which is only exacerbated by the images they see billboards, in magazines and ads, and in movies and on television. And even though the fashion industry and clothing manufacturers are taking into account the statistical fact that women are and have been growing larger over the decades, even going so far as to no longer send size 0 models down the runway in this year’s latest designer fashions, for many the damage has already been done. Women and men, girls and boys are still pursuing the unrealistic.
The traits most often seen as factors that predispose certain people to the tendency toward becoming anorexic, according to mental health anorexia statistics and observations, include perfectionism and a controlling nature. The anorexia is often triggered by extreme events that occur in the lives of these individuals. They could be victims of rape, new mothers, or recently fired from their jobs. Loved one’s who are concerned with the health of another should suggest if not urge them to seek help, either through their personal physicians, mental health providers, groups specific to their needs, or any number of anorexia hotlines. There is help out there.
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Does Someone You Care About Have Anorexia?
Anorexia is an eating disorder that develops when someone stops eating enough food for adequate nutrition. It can happen slowly, over several months or even years, as when some people grow older or develop an underlying disease like cancer. As their appetite dwindles, they may stop eating altogether or gradually eat less and less. Without taking in enough calories or nutrients, a person can get sick or become weak. Any other health condition that develops during this time can then further compromise that person’s health.
Another type of anorexia is based on personal self-image. People who are trying to lose weight sometimes take extreme measures by reducing the amount of food they eat and eating much less frequently. While it can be easy to lose several pounds each week in this way, such dramatic weight loss can lead to unhealthy consequences, including heart arrhythmias, weakness, dehydration, loss of concentration, and nutritional imbalances, among others. If left undiagnosed and untreated, some of these results can be fatal.
If you suspect someone you care about has anorexia, here are some of the possible symptoms that may indicate the presence of this situation.
1. The person may eat little or nothing for many meals. Watch to see how much food is placed on the person’s plate, whether she eats it all, and if she has second helpings. If she picks at her food, spits some bites into her napkin, or leaves some on her plate, this could signal that she isn’t getting much nutrition, especially if it happens frequently. She may sip water instead or poke at her food instead of taking regular bites, chewing, and swallowing.
2. The person may binge and purge. You might see the person stuffing her face with regular or high-calorie foods, and then disappearing into the bathroom soon after eating. Excessive eating followed by fasting, or binging following by prolonged bathroom visits may be signs that the person is not processing food correctly.
3. The person may use diet aids or medications to slow eating. If you have access to her medicine chest, or feel comfortable enough asking, you can find out if the person is taking diuretics to make her urinate more frequently and eliminate extra water for temporary weight loss. An anorexic also may be taking appetite suppressants that cause her to feel less hungry and to eat less. She also might have medication to cause frequent bowel movements, or even take enemas fairly often. This, however, may cause the intestines to become sluggish and stop working much on their own.
4. The person might show signs of moodiness, fatigue, or depression. These, however, also may represent other conditions as well, so urge the person to see the doctor if you’re not sure anorexia is the cause.
If someone under your supervision shows symptoms like these, take her or him to the doctor. If the person is an independent adult, make yourself available as a confidante, and when opportunities arise, be ready to advise a medical examination.
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Psoriatic Arthritis-a Very Painful Condition
Psoriatic arthritis is a condition that is found in patients with the skin condition Psoriasis. Psoriasis causes moderate to extreme skin problems including red patches, itchiness and swelling. Roughly two percent of the population of white people has Psoriasis. Ten percent of that group forms another, more severe issue that causes inflammation in the joints as well as patches of skin.
The two combined are incredibly painful. Typically, people can develop Psoriasis at young ages and then develop arthritis in their forties and fifties. However, people with Psoriatic Arthritis do not just have Psoriasis and arthritis. Cases of Psoriatic arthritis are far more extreme and are rheumatic, systemic cases of arthritis.
Not only do the joints swell and ache with Psoriatic arthritis, an individual’s internal organs may swell, as well. Tissues may also swell. Swelling may occur in many tissues including a patient’s eyes, lung tissue and kidney. Regular arthritis usually occurs months or sometimes years before the Psoriatic arthritis becomes apparent.
Many who suffer from Psoriatic arthritis have issues with Achilles tendon and other inflamed tendon disorders. Those who suffer from Psoriatic arthritis endure very painful swelling of certain tissues. When a person’s eyes are affected, sunlight may have to be avoided at all costs or the patient may suffer serious permanent side effects.
Psoriatic arthritis is treated with a combination of therapies. Anti inflammatory medications are introduced to the patient with over the counter attempts first. Typically, these do not work and require prescription anti inflammatory medicines to be prescribed. Many patients are also treated with narcotic pain medication although that is discouraged by some physicians.
Patients with Psoriatic arthritis need to be under the close surveillance and supervision of their medical professional. Additional symptoms may occur that can cause heart failure and respiratory distress. When medications will not work, sometimes surgery is required.
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