Anorexia, also called anorexia nervosa, is a kind of eating disorder. It is characterized by the decreased sensation of appetite, an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of weight.
Bulimia, also called bulimia nervosa, is a serious condition which is characterized by eating large amounts of food with a loss of control over the eating.
Anorexia and bulimia are completely opposite conditions with different symptoms.
The symptoms of anorexia include:
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Dizziness
- Dehydration
- Thin appearance
- Poor appetite
- Extreme weight loss
- Dry or yellowish skin
- Swelling of arms or legs
- Irregular heart rhythms
- Low blood pressure
- Absence of menstruation
- Constipation and abdominal pain
- Intolerance of cold
- Hair that thins, breaks or falls out
- Bluish discoloration of the fingers
The symptoms of bulimia include:
- Feeling a loss of control during bingeing
- Repeated episodes of eating abnormally large amounts of food in one sitting
- Using laxatives, diuretics or enemas after eating large amounts
- Using dietary supplements or herbal products excessively for weight loss
- Living in fear of gaining weight but cannot stop eating a lot
Keywords: anorexia bulimia; anorexia vs bulimia; bulimia anorexia; difference between anorexia bulimia
