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Anorexia Nervosa

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ANOREXIA NERVOSA

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ANOREXIA VS ANOREXIA NERVOSA

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TYPES OF ANOREXIA NERVOSA

  • Restricting
  • Binge-purge
  • Excessive exercise
  • Use of laxatives or diuretics
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RISK FACTORS

  • Less than 20 y.o
  • Gender
  • Family history
  • Personality; controlling, perfectionist
  • Society
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DIAGNOSING ANOREXIA

  • Disturbance in self image
  • Absence of 3 or more menstrual cycles
  • Intense fear of gaining wt
  • Refusal to maintain 85% of a normal body wt
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EARLY SIGNS AND SYMTPOMS

  • Refusal
  • Decreased concentration
  • Anxiety
  • Lethargy
  • Poor body image
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SEVERE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

  • Arrythmias
  • Malnutrition
  • Severe dehydration
  • Kidney failure
  • Osteoporosis
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MALNUTRITION

  • Hair loss
  • Amenorrhea
  • Dry skin
  • Brittle nails
  • Constipation
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RITUALS

  • Plan elaborate meals
  • Rearrange food
  • Hide food
  • Looking in the mirror frequently
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CASE STUDY

RUTH 15 Y.O HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

TREATMENT

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TREATMENT

  • Correct life threatening problems
  • Decide on a 're-feeding' program
  • Psychiatric consultation
  • Long term monitoring

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