title: Medical complications of anorexia nervosa.
abstract: Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric disorder with potential life-threatening medical sequelae. This article reviews the principal medical complications associated with anorexia nervosa, highlights associated diagnostic pitfalls and emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to management.
authors.affiliation: Specialty Trainee in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine in the Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester M23 9LT.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Shuttleworth
authors.affiliation: Consultant Psychiatrist in the Priory Eating Disorder Services, The Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Cheadle.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.affiliation: Consultant Gastroenterologist in the Intestinal Failure Unit, Salford Royal Foundation NHS Trust, Salford.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lal
authors.affiliation: Consultant Gastroenterologist in the Department of Gastroenterology, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Allan
mesh_terms: D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D010348:Patient Care Team