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Causes and Symptoms of Teen Eating Disorders - Los Angeles

Societal pressure: Society’s expectations of the aesthetic looks of females can lead them into the obsession of losing weight, which can lead to eating disorders.Log on http://www.polaristeen.com/

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Causes and Symptoms of Teen Eating Disorders - Los Angeles

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  1. Causes and Symptoms of Teen Eating Disorders - Los Angeles http://www.polaristeen.com/

  2. Teen Eating Disorders Los Angeles can take an overwhelming toll on the youth - especially young girls. Parents need to understand the causes of this disorder in order to help their children and teach them about healthy eating habits. http://www.polaristeen.com/

  3. Causes • The exact cause of Teen Eating Disorders Los Angeles such as binge-eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and anorexia nervosa – is unknown. Nevertheless, there are numerous factors that can expose teens to the risks of developing such disorders. http://www.polaristeen.com/

  4. For instance: • Societal pressure: Society’s expectations of the aesthetic looks of females can lead them into the obsession of losing weight, which can lead to eating disorders. • Low self-esteem: Lower confidence or self-esteem can lead to weight loss or bad eating habits to attain a sense of control. • Sports or activities: Activities such as ballet, running and wrestling require a certain level of body mass and therefore could lead to teen eating disorders - Los Angeles. • Genes: Biological factors or genes can play a major role in such disorders as a patient becomes more likely to develop them with inherited traits such as rigidity, anxiety, and perfectionism. http://www.polaristeen.com/

  5. Initial Symptoms • The initial symptoms of teen eating disorders – Los Angeles includes: • Menstrual irregularities • Dizziness • Weakness • Fatigue • Irritability • Difficulty sleeping • Difficulty concentrating • Constipation http://www.polaristeen.com/

  6. Later Consequences • Teen eating disorders can eventually lead to life threatening and serious health issues such as: • Heart problems • Thinning hair • Tooth decay • Delayed growth and development • Seizures • Anemia • Bone loss • Digestive problems • Muscle wastage • Depression, which can lead to suicidal tendencies http://www.polaristeen.com/

  7. Polaris Teen Center, Llc 4670 Encino Ave Encino,CA 91316 818-616-8650 http://www.polaristeen.com/

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