Anorexia Nervosa Flashcards
1
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Risk factors
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Female - 90% of cases Restrictive dieting Substance misuse low self esteem Perfectionism Personal/family history of obesity and mood disorders
2
Q
Treatment
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Atypical antipsychotics
Counselling/Therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Family, group therapy
3
Q
Causes
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cultural/structural pressures social pressures family pressures body image control issues abuse/trauma in childhood
4
Q
Behaviours
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Excessive exercise self-induced vomiting Sudden weight loss not eating in public Pretending to eat Avoiding situations with food
5
Q
Physical systems
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Weight loss 15% below ideal weight range Tachycardia lower temperature constipation muscle wasting bones protruding sunken in eyes
