Chapter 12: EATING DISORDERS Flashcards
1
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What are brain changes associated with anorexia nervosa?
A
- Patient with anorexia nervosa show enlarged sulci, third ventricle and lateral ventricle
- Loss of gray and white matter in the brain
2
Q
What are possible causes for anorexia nervosa?
A
- brain changes
- starvation
- excessive exercise: may be a symptom of starvation, not only weight-loss strategy
- genetic factors
3
Q
What genetic factors could be associated with anorexia nervosa?
A
- changes in hormones that accompany puberty
- hereditary factors
4
Q
How effective is cognitive behavioral therapy ?
A
- probably the most effective approach
- success rate of less than 50% and relapse rate of 22% during a one year treatment
5
Q
Is pharmacology successful in treating eating disorders?
A
- More successful for bulimia than anorexia
- with serotonin agonists such as fluoexine
6
Q
Are alternative therapies effective?
A
- some hope
- faster eating therapy had 75% success rate and 0 mortality
- deep brain stimulation of the cingulate cortex
