Feeding and Eating disorders Flashcards
how long does eating of nonfood items have to be present for a dx of pica
at least 1 month
what is the minimum age for pic dx
2
when does pica tend to come to clinical attention?
after a complication like infection or mechanical bowel issue
when does pica manifest
usually in early childhood
typically if older it is in the context of developmental disability
when would you make a pica dx in pregnancy
when symptoms are severe enough to possibly cause medical complications
when would anorexia be the appropriate dx over pica
when nonnutritive eating is done as a means of hunger control
what are the most common pica comorbidities
autism and intellectual disability
when would pica be associated with trichotillomania and/or excoriation disorder
when there is ingestion of hair and/or skin
definition of rumination disorder
repeated food regurgitation not d/t another medical/mental condition
when would pica be associated with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
when there is a strong sensory component to the presentation
how long do sx have to be present to meet criteria for rumination disorder
at least 1 month
how do infants present when attempting to regurgitate
straining and arching back while making sucking movements with tongue
features of rumination disorder in infants
-may gain satisfaction from behavior
-may be irritable/hungry between episodes
-may result in malnutrition
-weight loss/failure to gain common
what are some differential diagnoses for rumination disorder
GI conditions that would cause vomiting
anorexia and bulimia
basic definition of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
avoiding eating d/t lack of interest or sensory issues with at least 1 manifestation
what are possible manifestations of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder and how many are required for dx
at least 1:
-significant weight loss/failure to gain
-significant nutritional deficiency
-dependence on enteral feeding or nutritional supplements
-marked interference with psychosocial functioning
temperamental risk factors for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
risk is increased if anxiety disorders, autism, OCD, ADHD are present
what are the 3 main criteria for dx of anorexia
-restriction of intake that results in significantly underweight
-preoccupation with thinness or fear of fatness
-disturbance in body image perception and lack of recognition of serioussness
what are the 2 subtypes of anorexia
restricting type
binge/purge type
what is the qualifier for anorexia restricting type
no binging/purging behavior for at least 3 months
anorexia binging/purging type
may purge after small amounts of food
purging typically involves vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics
mild anorexia
BMT >= 17
moderate anorexia
BMI 16-16.99
severe anorexia
BMI 15-15.99
Extreme anorexia
BMI <15
what are some associated features of anorexia
-amenorrhea
-bone mineral density loss
-depressive symptoms
-OCD sx
what behaviors are more likely to occur in anorexia binge/purge type than restricting type
more likely to be impulsive and abuse substances
when is anorexia onset and what is it associated with
adolescence to early adulthood usually associated with stressful life event
hematology labs in anorexia
leukopenia
mild anemia
rarely bleeding problems