Anorexia nervosa in an elderly man.
Anorexia nervosa (AN) rarely develops after the age of 30 years, and rarely occurs in men. We report a case of chronic AN in a 72-year-old man, who reported a 20-year history of extreme low body weight, persistent fears of obesity, and feelings of being fat even at 93 lb. Also reported were episodes of self-induced vomiting, laxative abuse, and excessive exercising. Patient's scores on a battery of questionnaires were also consistent with a diagnosis of AN.
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Center for the Study and Treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Oconomowoc, WI 53066.
McNally
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Meier
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D000368:Aged; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D001828:Body Image; D001835:Body Weight; D004038:Diet, Reducing / Q000523:psychology; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010348:Patient Care Team