18-Year-Old Kerala Girl Dies from Anorexia After Skipping Food for Months
An 18-year-old girl from Thalassery, Kerala, passed away after battling anorexia for six months. She refused food and survived on water, leading to severe health complications.
Sree Nanda, from Meruvambai, followed online diet plans and hid food from her family. She survived on hot water for months, leading to critical health issues.
Health Deteriorates
When admitted to the ICU, Sree Nanda weighed just 24 kg, with dangerously low blood sugar, sodium, and blood pressure. Despite being on a ventilator, her condition worsened.
What is Anorexia Nervosa?
Anorexia nervosa is a mental health disorder where individuals obsess over their weight and may refuse food, even when severely underweight, causing life-threatening health issues.
Despite medical intervention and psychiatric advice, Sree Nanda’s condition continued to worsen, and she passed away due to complications of anorexia.
Anorexia nervosa is a serious and often misunderstood mental health disorder. This tragic case highlights the urgent need for early intervention, support, and care to prevent similar outcomes for others struggling with eating disorders.