What is the condition called where an individual loses their appetite because they are afraid of gaining weight?

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11 May 2018
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Anorexia nervosa is characterized by a significant loss of appetite driven by an intense fear of becoming overweight. In contrast, bulimia nervosa involves episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors. Hemorrhoids (piles) and indigestion (dyspepsia) are unrelated gastrointestinal conditions.

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