Anorexia is an eating condition in humanoid beings in which there is a loathing or repulsion to food and loss of eagerness. It is also branded as Anorexia Nervosa. Bulimia is a psychosomatic eating syndrome in which the somebody habitually binges on food and then vomits it. Both diseases are a calculation of adapting to illegal mass control ways and means. Anorexia is one of the most common complaints now. It may also be the symptom of diseases like arthritis, jaundice, gastritis, anemia and tuberculosis.
About Etiology:
1. Somatic factors: Vata, pitta, kapha, combination of all the three dosha
2. Psychic factors: Fear, anger, unpleasant gear, bad odor etc.
Following are the Types of Anorexia:
1. Caused by vata dosha
2. Caused by pitta dosha
3. Caused by kapha dosha
4. Caused by the combination of all three dosha
5. Caused by psychological factors
Clinical symptoms of Anorexia are as follows:
Vata dosha: Astringent discernment in the exit; sensitive tooth; pain or discomfort in the mind section; and tastelessness.
Pitta dosha: Sweet, powerful, sour tastes in the way in; foul bouquet from the door; burning sensation in the spirit; febrile sensation while champing food; fainting, and undue craving
Kapha dosha: Salty or lovable judgment in the impertinence; sticky insolence; itching sensation in the way out; substance of the tongue; unnecessary secretion from the means of access; languor; and sensitivity sleepy.
Combination of all the three doshas: Mixed symptoms of all the directly above doshas
External factors: Normal style in the aperture, no desire for food and drinks, and abstract disorder.
Few remedies for Anorexia :