Fred NorthvilleWhat is the most insignificant characteristic of a person with bulimia? The person is close to her ideal body weight. Bulimia nervosa is more prevalent than anorexia nervosa in both women and men. You just studied 15 terms! What is characteristic for both anorexia and bulimia nervosa? Both anorexia nervosa and bulimia are characterized by … Read more
Amenorrhea is one of the cardinal features of anorexia nervosa and is associated with hypothalamic dysfunction. Why do periods stop when underweight? Excessive or sudden weight loss can cause your periods to stop. Severely restricting the amount of calories you eat stops the production of hormones needed for ovulation. Your GP may refer you to … Read more
There are many different conceptualizations of coping strategies, but the five general types of coping strategies are problem-focused coping, emotion-focused coping, social support, religious coping, and meaning making. What interventions are effective for individuals with anorexia? For anorexia nervosa, the family approach showed greater effectiveness. Other effective approaches were interpersonal psychotherapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, support … Read more
The “serotonin hypothesis of BN” is, simply stated, the idea that bulimia nervosa is the behavioural expression of functional underactivity of serotonin (5-HT) in the central nervous system. Such a hypothesis cannot fully explain BN or provide a single model for its treatment. How does serotonin affect bulimia? Physiologic and pharmacologic evidence suggest that patients … Read more
Pharmacotherapy is efficacious for bulimia nervosa and may be included in the treatment regimen as part of multimodal therapy [1-3]. Antidepressants have been most widely studied, and are typically the drugs of choice due to their demonstrated efficacy and tolerability [2,4-10]. Which is the most common technique to treat anorexia nervosa? However, many people with … Read more
People who have experienced recent starvation have the highest risk of developing refeeding syndrome. The risk is high when a person has an extremely low body mass index. People who have recently lost weight quickly, or who have had minimal or no food before starting the refeeding process are also at significant risk. What is … Read more
Medications for the maintenance of eating disorders, bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge eating disorder (BED), are limited. Fluoxetine for BN and lisdexamfetamine for BED are the only FDA-approved medications. What class of medication is best for anorexia nervosa? Treatment studies show that SSRIs are most effective when they are combined with psychotherapy. 4 Medication may … Read more
Physical determinants such as access, education, skills (e.g. cooking) and time. Social determinants such as culture, family, peers and meal patterns. Psychological determinants such as mood, stress and guilt. What are the social factors of anorexia? Perfectionistic personality. Difficulty communicating negative emotions. Difficulty resolving conflict. Low self-esteem. Maternal encouragement of weight loss and negatively expressed … Read more
HealthDay News — For adults with severe anorexia nervosa (AN), elevated liver enzymes are relatively common and are associated with lower body mass index (BMI) and hypoglycemia, according to research published online in the International Journal of Eating Disorders. Does anorexia cause liver problems? Mild to moderate liver injury, is commonly seen in patients with … Read more
Elena Dunkle is a recovering anorexic. She lives in Texas. What is Elena vanishing about? Elena Vanishing is a real life story of a young girl’s struggle overcoming anorexia, and how she tried and tried to break the cycle but her mindset keeps her trapped. Does Elena have a miscarriage? She disregarded this as she … Read more