Anorexia nervosa

Anorexia nervosa

Anorexia nervosa

There is marked weight loss arising from food avoidance. often c- purging bingeing . exce
exercise or the use of diuretcs&
laxatives.
Patient Still feel overweight
false beliefs r delusional
Anxiety n depression.
Downy hairs.
ETIOLGY
unknown but probably
enviorn n genetisc factors
social pressure on women.



PHYSICAL CONSEQ
CARDIAC T wave inversion ,ST depression ,arrythmia
HAEMATOLOGICAL
anemia, thrmbocyto,leucopenia.
ENDOCRINE pubertal delay ,short stature ,amenorrhoea
GIT constipatin .abn LFT.
DIAG CRIT
wt loss at least 15%
avoidance f high calorie foods.
Distortion f body image.
Amenorrhoea for at least 3 months.
MANAGEMENT
Ensure Patients well being
Psychological traument CBT N family therapy.