Anorexia nervosa medical issues.
Anorexia nervosa is an increasingly common chronic psychiatric disorder with a multitude of medical complications. Most of these complications are reversible if there is timely restoration of body weight. A few of them, particularly osteoporosis, refeeding complications, and cardiac arrhythmia, are potentially much more serious. In the end, a multidisciplinary team approach with input from a primary care provider who is familiar with these medical sequelae, together with psychiatric and dietary expertise, can effectuate a successful outcome.
Mehler
Philip S
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Department of Internal Medicine, Denver Health Medical Center, 660 Bannock Street, MC 1914, Denver, CO 80204, USA. pmehler@dhha.org
Krantz
Mori
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D016387:Women's Health