Anorexia nervosa (commonly referred to as anorexia) is an eating disorder and a serious mental health problem. Someone with anorexia often has an intense fear of gaining weight and may have a distorted view of their body, thinking they’re fat even when they’re underweight.

Differences Anorexia symptoms Bulimia symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Recovery Support Summary Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are different types of eating disorder. Eating disorders.