Anorexia (eating disorder)
About Anorexia (eating disorder)
Patients have a distorted self-perception of their body, think they are overweight, and have an irrational fear of becoming obese. This disorder can be very serious and patients can become dangerously underweight and malnourished. Anorexia is also called anorexia nervosa and is most often seen in women in their teenage and early adult years.Symptoms
Unreasonable fear of getting fat, greater than 15% loss of weight, depression, excessive exercise, loss of menstrual cycle, malnutrition.Tests & Diagnostics
A history and physical exam will be performed. Lab tests will be done to rule out consequences of malnutrition.Common tests: BHCG, Complete blood count (CBC), Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), Urinalysis (UA).
Prescription medications
- Fluoxetine
- Imipramine
- Protriptyline
- Bupropion
- Atomoxetine
- Fluvoxamine
- Desvenlafaxine
- Amoxapine
- Clomipramine
- Trimipramine
- Selegiline
- Doxepin
- Venlafaxine
- Isocarboxazid
- Trazodone
- Nortriptyline
- Sertraline
- Phenelzine
- Amitriptyline
- Mirtazapine
- Duloxetine
- Paroxetine
- Desipramine
- Tranylcypromine
- Citalopram
- Escitalopram
Conventional treatment summary
Therapy is aimed at reversing the immediate damage and psychological evaluation. Treatment includes: intravenous feeding, intravenous fluids, psychological counseling, and antidepressants.Medical specialties
Internal Medicine · Psychiatry · Pediatrics · Family Practice · Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatry
This page is educational content, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician for diagnosis and treatment of Anorexia (eating disorder).