Eating Disorders

Question 1

What is anorexia nervosa?

Answer 1

eating disorder

Question 2

What is anorexia nervosa characterised by?

Answer 2

low body weight
intense fear of gaining weight
body image disturbance

Question 3

What are the risk factors for developing an eating disorder?

Answer 3

female
adolescence and puberty
obsessive and perfectionist traits
exposure to western media

Question 4

What are some diagnostic factors?

Answer 4

weight loss and fear of gaining weight 
altered body image 
fatigue and weakness
poor concentration 
fainting 
constipation

Question 5

How is anorexia diagnosed?

Answer 5

FBC
TFTs, LFTs
serum chemistry

Question 6

How is anorexia nervosa treated?

Answer 6

structured eating plan with oral nutrition

psychotherapy

Question 7

What endocrine symptoms do you get in anorexia?

Answer 7

amenorrhea
decreased sexual interest
impotence

Question 8

What characterises bulimia?

Answer 8

recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviours e.g. self induced vomiting, fasting, excessive exercise, laxatives

Question 9

How is bulimia treated?

Answer 9

CBT

nutritional and meal support