Anorexia Treatment

Anorexia Nervosa is a serious eating disorder that can be life-threatening, often starting in the adolescent years. It involves a strong fear of gaining weight, significant weight loss, and a distorted view of one's body.

What makes this condition complex is that more than 50% of people with anorexia nervosa are also struggling with other mental health conditions and substance use disorders, making the treatment even more complicated. A comprehensive intervention plan offered in a treatment centre like PROMIS is usually suggested for anorexia. This plan typically includes medication, personalized therapy, and nutritional or dietary management. PROMIS is a private facility that specialises in treating those suffering from anorexia nervosa and substance use disorders. Our centre accepts patients of all ages and genders, offering residential and outpatient treatment programs for people of different backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses.

Eating disorders represent a category of mental health conditions that are characterized by profound disruptions in eating habits and can manifest as either excessive or insufficient food intake, along with an intense preoccupation with body image and size.

Even though they are grouped under the term 'eating' disorders, these issues go beyond food. They reflect difficulties in coping with stress or challenges that feel overwhelming. These complex conditions highlight struggles with identity, self-image, and self-worth, affecting both men and women.

Anorexia nervosa, more commonly known as anorexia, is an eating disorder that causes people to starve themselves because they believe that they are overweight when, in reality, their body weight falls below what is considered healthy.

Symptoms of anorexia are usually characterised by abnormally low body weight, distorted perception of weight, and an intense fear of putting on weight. Someone with anorexia prioritises controlling their weight and body shape, resorting to extreme efforts that significantly affect their lives. The disease takes many forms, from restricting the number of calories to depriving themselves of nutrition, resulting in extremely low body weight and other physical health problems.

They may also force vomiting after eating to control their calorie intake or misuse laxatives, diet aids, diuretics, and enemas to achieve their goals. Distorted views of their body shape and size are also common among its symptoms. The disorder is not entirely related to food but to eating patterns and how they use unhealthy methods, which can be life-threatening.

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Although the exact cause of the disease is unknown, several research studies and clinical practice suggest that a combination of different factors can lead to anorexia.

Although the exact cause of the disease is unknown, several research studies and clinical practice suggest that a combination of different factors can lead to anorexia.

Environmental influences can also increase our tendency to develop this condition. Modern culture often emphasizes physical beauty, with a thin body seen as ideal, especially in Western societies.

In addition, biological factors can significantly increase the risk of developing anorexia nervosa. Research indicates a familial connection to the disorder, suggesting that individuals with a family history of eating disorders, depression, or substance abuse are more susceptible. Specifically, a person with a close relative who has anorexia is five times more likely to experience the disorder compared to someone without such a family background.

Healthcare providers and mental health experts diagnose eating disorders by looking at your symptoms and eating habits and conducting an examination.

In addition, they will measure your weight and height and compare these to records on growth charts. They might also request tests to find out if there are other causes for the eating issues and to check for any problems caused by the eating disorder.