Divya Chopra |
Parents Corner |
2023-09-05 |
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Anorexia in children is one of the most common eating disorders observed in kids, usually in teenagers. In this, children develop an unreasonable fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even when they are underweight or slightly above the normal weight. If you are observing fussy eating periods of your toddler or pre-teen, it could be an Anorexia Nervosa symptom. However, it is always better to understand a condition, before jumping to conclusions.
In an age where children have access to the internet at an early age, they are often misled by the “ideal” way of maintaining their bodies. Online fitness trends are all the rage on social media and to follow this trend, children may take severe steps to achieve a certain body image. They may even indulge in self-starvation for long hours, which may have serious consequences later in life.
Mainly, there are two types of anorexia nervosa:
This article will guide you through the causes, symptoms and treatment of anorexia in children and what you, as a parent, can do to help your child prevent it.
Although much research has been conducted to assess the existence and impact of anorexia in children, the actual cause of this eating disorder continues to remain undiscovered. However, based on the findings, three main factors causing anorexia nervosa may be suggested :
Symptoms are indications of any illness or disease so doctors can identify and treat them accordingly. There are certain symptoms of anorexia in children which could suggest its prevalence. These symptoms can be divided into three categories.
Anorexia Nervosa symptoms in school-going kids is a common and growing phenomenon. It is found more prevalent in females than in males. A study conducted by the British Medical Journal Open in 2019, reported that cases of anorexia nervosa in children nearly doubled in the past decade. These children, whose samples were taken for research, were mostly teenagers.
Similar to other eating disorders, anorexia nervosa can also be treated. However, the degree of treatment varies in children. Treatment for anorexia in children is more case-specific.
As parents, identifying symptoms of anorexia in your child might seem scary at first and you would want to treat it on your own. However, it is important to know that not everything can be done by us. If required, you should not feel ashamed to seek help from medical health care providers. Anorexia in school going kids may seriously impact their health, leading to disturbed mental health. If not diagnosed early, this eating disorder may become a dangerous threat to your child’s life.
Studies found that among other mental and eating disorders, anorexia in children has the highest (accounting for nearly 10 per cent of the total) mortality rate.
As kids enter their teenage years, they are exposed to an environment that is more social. They participate in various activities and events, like dancing and gymnastics, which require the maintenance of a healthy body image. It is the responsibility of parents to help them understand the difference between being healthy and being skinny. Detecting these early signs of the possibility of anorexia in children can help in ruling out any possible prospect of anorexia in school-going kids, making its treatment faster. Remember, the secret to a healthy life is a healthy diet. All you need to do is be a little more observant of your young kid!
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