Distorted body image and anorexia complicating cystic fibrosis in an adolescent.
A 15 year old girl with cystic fibrosis has been dieting and losing weight for 2 years. Despite being underweight she aims to lose a further 6 kg to become a "size zero". Her falling weight has been associated with deteriorations in her general health and lung function, which is exacerbated by poor compliance. The situation has been complicated further by her becoming pregnant.
Academic Department of Child Health, University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG, UK. fjgilchrist@hotmail.com
Francis J
FJ
Gilchrist
Warren
W
Lenney
D000293:Adolescent; D000855:Anorexia / Q000523:psychology*; D001828:Body Image; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009752:Nutritional Status; D011247:Pregnancy