Question
False regarding Anorexia Nervosa :
| A. |
Evident psychosis |
| B. |
Vigor exceeding physical ill being |
| C. |
Weight loss |
| D. |
Decreased appetite |
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Correct Answer » D Explanation |
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In anorexia nervosa, appetite is usually not truly decreased.
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Patients often feel hungry.
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They voluntarily restrict food due to:
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Fear of gaining weight
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Distorted body image
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True loss of appetite is seen in:
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Cancer
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Infections
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Chronic illnesses
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Reason Why Other Options Are True
A. Evident psychosis
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Not common, but severe cases may show:
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Delusional body image
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Starvation-related psychotic features
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B. Vigor exceeding physical ill-being
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Classic feature
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Patients remain active despite severe weight loss
C. Weight loss
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Main diagnostic feature
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Essential for diagnosis