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 Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by a severe restriction of calorie intake leading to dangerously low body weight, which is influenced by various factors, including societal pressures on body image. Biological and environmental factors both contribute to the development of anorexia nervosa, with genetic links observed between traits like educational attainment, neuroticism, and schizophrenia. Individuals suffering from anorexia nervosa often exhibit changes in both brain function and structure, including deficiencies in neurotransmitters such as dopamine, which impacts eating behavior and the sensation of reward, and serotonin, affecting impulse control and levels of neuroticism. Furthermore, there is evidence of altered activation patterns within the corticolimbic system, influencing appetite and responses to fear, and reduced activity in frontostriatal circuits regulating habitual behaviours. Additionally, patients frequently present with comorbid psychiatric...

 Anorexia nervosa is a severe eating disorder characterized by significant weight loss and is considered a serious mental health condition with potentially life-threatening consequences. It is the primary cause of weight loss among young women and a leading reason for admission to child and adolescent hospital services. The precise origins of eating disorders remain a subject of incomplete comprehension, yet there is a prevailing belief that a confluence of biological, psychological, and social elements play a role in the emergence of these conditions. The primary medical complications in anorexia nervosa arise from an imbalance between energy intake and requirements, resulting in a state of reduced metabolism. The body attempts to maintain stability in the malnourished state by downregulating various functions, leading to the observed signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa. Depression and anxiety disorders are two commonly observed psychiatric comorbidities in individuals with ano...