Compare And Contrast Anorexia And Bulimia

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa have been around for decades, affecting young and old, women and men. In today’s society, many are more concern about perfection and appearance instead of their happiness and health. Anorexia and bulimia are both dangerous eating disorders that can affect the digestive system and likely lead to death. In a society where perfection is a necessity, many young women will risk their health to look like their favorite celebrity or model. According to Oxford Dictionaries, anorexia nervosa is defined as an “emotional disorder characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by refusing to eat.” Anorexia nervosa, also known as anorexia, is an eating disorder that affects mainly women but can also affect men as well. Patients who suffer from anorexia feel self-conscious about their body image or have a fear of obesity, even though, in many cases, they are underweight. On the other hand, bulimia nervosa is defined as “a serious eating disorder

Both, anorexia and bulimia patients have a problem with body image which is a big sign to watch out for. Another form of emotion to watch out is any signs of anxiety or depression. Many patients will show signs of depression of some sort that will cause low self esteem in one selves, which can link later to an eating disorder. Both eating disorder, according to TeensHealth, can show signs and symptoms of feeling weak or fatigue, weak muscle or joints, extreme food, weight, and exercise issues, withdrawal from any social activities that may involve food, and so on. However, bulimia symptoms and signs differ from anorexia due to control intake or prevent intake of calories. Some bulimia signs and symptoms may include feeling that one can not control their eating behavior, eating till the point of feeling pain, restricting calories (Mayo Clinic), and hiding/hoarding