Eating disorders: recognize early to prevent complications.
Management of eating disorders can include psychotherapy, counseling, and medical therapy. Early diagnosis is critical. Medical therapy includes refeeding, educating, and encouraging the patient; identifying and treating any complications; prescribing an antidepressant agent when indicated; and scheduling frequent follow-up visits to monitor progress.
Ricanati
Elizabeth H W
EH
Department of General Internal Medicine, The Gault Women's Health and Breast Pavilion, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. ricanae@ccf.org
Rome
Ellen S
ES
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors