anorexia_nervosa_flashcards (1)
What are the characteristic clinical signs of anorexia nervosa?
Reduced body mass index, bradycardia, hypotension, enlarged salivary glands.
What are the physiological abnormalities associated with anorexia nervosa?
Hypokalaemia, low FSH, LH, oestrogens and testosterone, raised cortisol and growth hormone, impaired glucose tolerance, hypercholesterolaemia, hypercarotinaemia, low T3.
What is the typical body mass index (BMI) in individuals with anorexia nervosa?
Reduced.
What cardiovascular signs are seen in anorexia nervosa?
Bradycardia and hypotension.
Which glands are often enlarged in individuals with anorexia nervosa?
Salivary glands.
What electrolyte imbalance is commonly seen in anorexia nervosa?
Hypokalaemia.
How are FSH, LH, oestrogens, and testosterone levels affected in anorexia nervosa?
They are low.
Which hormone levels are raised in anorexia nervosa?
Cortisol and growth hormone.
How is glucose tolerance affected in anorexia nervosa?
Impaired.
What are the lipid abnormalities seen in anorexia nervosa?
Hypercholesterolaemia.
What is hypercarotinaemia and how is it related to anorexia nervosa?
Increased levels of carotene in the blood.
What thyroid hormone abnormality is seen in anorexia nervosa?
Low T3.
