False regarding Anorexia nervosa –
Correct Answer: Decreased appetite
Description: The term Anorexia nervosa is a misnomer as loss of appetite is a rare symptom. Rather, there is self - imposed the dietary restriction.
Psychiatric illness like depression may be associated with anorexia nervosa.
Patients who cannot control their voluntary restriction of food may have binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting, abuse of laxative or diuretics and ritualistic exercising, extensive cycling, walking, jogging, and running are common activities.
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