Anorexia Nervosa Flashcards
What are the features of anorexia nervosa?
reduced body mass index
bradycardia
hypotension
enlarged salivary glands
What are the physiological abnormalities of anorexia in regards to potassium?
hypokalaemia
What are the physiological abnormalities of anorexia in regards to FSH, LH, oestogrens and testosterone?
low FSH, LH, oestrogen and testosterone
What are the physiological abnormalities of anorexia in regards to cortisol and GH?
raised
G’s and C’s raised
What are the physiological abnormalities of anorexia in regards to glucose tolerance?
impaired
What are the physiological abnormalities of anorexia in regards to cholesterol?
hypercholestraemia
What are the physiological abnormalities of anorexia in regards to skin?
hypercarotinaemia
What are the physiological abnormalities of anorexia in regards to thyroid function?
low T3