How MMJ Health can help Anorexia Patients
What is Anorexia?
Symptoms of Anorexia
- Extreme or rapid weight loss
- Fatigue, insomnia, or dizziness
- Abnormal blood counts and low blood pressure
- Abdominal pain
- Thin hair and dry or yellowish skin
- Frequently skipping meals, restricting food intake, or eating alone to binge
- An intense fear of gaining weight
- Denial of hunger
- Excessive exercise for the relentless pursuit of being thin
- Social withdrawals
- Regularly looking at oneself in the mirror or stepping on a scale
Different Types of Anorexia
Early-onset Anorexia
Late-onset Anorexia
Diagnosing Anorexia
- Conduct a physical exam to check your vital signs and identify any abnormalities.
- Check electrolytes and protein through a series of blood tests that access the functionality of your liver, kidney, and thyroid.
- Determine your body mass index (BMI), which is a value derived from the mass and height of a person.
- Access how often you are eating or restricting your food intake leading to weight loss.
- Perform a psychological evaluation to see how obsessed you may be with losing weight or fear of gaining weight, and determine how distorted your perception of your body may be in reality to how it actually compares to your BMI.
Diagnosing Anorexia
- Conduct a physical exam to check your vital signs and identify any abnormalities.
- Check electrolytes and protein through a series of blood tests that access the functionality of your liver, kidney, and thyroid.
- Determine your body mass index (BMI), which is a value derived from the mass and height of a person.
- Access how often you are eating or restricting your food intake leading to weight loss.
- Perform a psychological evaluation to see how obsessed you may be with losing weight or fear of gaining weight, and determine how distorted your perception of your body may be in reality to how it actually compares to your BMI.
What can a Florida Medical Marijuana clinic do for Anorexia?
There is little research on whether or not cannabis can be an effective treatment for anorexia nervosa. However, marijuana is commonly used for those suffering from cancer or HIV/AIDS, due to its ability to assist with uncontrolled weight loss, anxiety, and nausea, which are also common symptoms of anorexia. Commonly known as the “munchies”, chemical compounds in cannabis react with the body’s endocannabinoid system, which regulates the brain and often leads to appetite-enhancing properties. For these reasons, medical cannabis can be a potential treatment option for those suffering from anorexia. Anyone dealing with the mental disorder should first see a certified physician to be diagnosed and address the underlying psychological factors attributed to anorexia.
Under Amendment 2, anorexia may be a qualifying condition for a medical marijuana card in Florida.
If you are currently suffering from anorexia nervosa and would like to talk to our certified Florida Marijuana doctors, you can book an appointment and come to any of our 10 convenient MMJ Health locations.