Hypophosphatemia following self-treatment for anorexia nervosa.
Hypophosphatemia is recognized as a serious complication of hospital treatment for patients with anorexia nervosa but may also occur prior to medical intervention.


METHODS
This paper reports a case of severe hypophosphatemia in a patient who consumed large quantities of carbohydrates following a period of dietary restraint.


CONCLUSIONS
The possible mechanisms underlying the hypophosphatemia in this case are discussed and its management is described.
Winston
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Eating Disorders Unit, Woodleigh/Beeches Centre, Warwick Hospital, Warwick, United Kingdom. anthony.winston@swcc-tr.wmids.nhs.uk
Wells
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D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000628:therapy*; D002241:Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D017674:Hypophosphatemia / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D010710:Phosphates / Q000097:blood; D012646:Self Administration; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
D002241:Carbohydrates; D010710:Phosphates