B5-091 Eating Disorders Flashcards
recurrent episodes of binge eating
paired with
recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain
bulimia nervosa
- often accompanied by lack of self control
- dissociative quality during binging
- relief with purging
bulimia nervosa
vomiting, laxatives, diuretics, enemas, thyroid hormone, omit/reduce insulin dosing, fasting, excessive excercise
may accompany..
bulimia nervosa
30% of patient with bulimia nervosa go on to develop
substance abuse disorder
general constitutional symptoms of eating disorder
3
- fatigue
- significant reduction in resting energy expenditure
- abdominal pain
vital sign changes with eating disorders
- bradycardia
- hypothermia
- hypotension
CNS/psych symptoms with eating disorders
2
suicide risk
social isolation
hematologic symptoms of eating disorders
bone marrow suppression -> pancytopenia
GU symptoms with eating disorders
low estrogen and amenorrhea in females
low testosterone in men
endocrine symptoms of eating disorders
- cold intolerance
- low T4/T3 or elevated T3
MSK symptoms related to eating disorders
decreased bone density
(osteoporosis, frequent fractures)
what dermatologic abnormality might you see in a patient with an eating disorder?
lanugo
cardiac symptoms of eating disorders
4
- bradycardia
- arrythmias
- QT prolongation
- cardiomyopathy
what nutrient deficiencies are associated with eating disorders?
3
magnesium
zinc
phosphate
what GI symptoms are associated with eating disorders?
7
- weight loss
- dehydration
- constipation
- hypoglycemia
- elevated cholesterol
- AST/ALT elevation
- elevated amylase
what renal symptoms are associated with eating disorders?
peripheral edema
what clinical signs are associated with purging?
7
- parotitis
- dental erosion
- metabolic alkalosis (hypochloremia)
- hypoglycemia
- esophageal tears
- gastric rupture
- cardiac arrythmias
what electrolyte imbalances are associated with purging?
- hypokalemia
- hypochloremia
- hyponatremia
laxative abuse can cause metabolic [..]
acidosis
gold standard therapy treatment
Family Based
CBT and DBT are good backups