Psychiatry Flashcards
what is globus sensation?
the sensation of a lump in the throat
when is globus commonly experienced?
with an intense emotional experience
what is functional dysphagia?
the sensation of a solid or liquid food sticking on the way down the oesophagus
what is MUS?
medically unexplained symptoms
what occurs in anorexia nervosa?
significant weight loss
what BMI is associated with anorexia nervosa?
<17.5
how does anorexia nervosa present in children?
failure to make expected gain during growth
what is unique about the weight loss in anorexia nervosa?
it is self induced
what is the core psychopathology in anorexia nervosa?
the idea that obesity represents failure and that slimness represents success and control
what systemic effect does anorexia nervosa have?
widespread endocrine abnormality
what happens in bulimia nervosa?
the attempts to restrict oral intake fail, leading to binges
what weight are patients with bulimia nervosa commonly?
any, they may be overweight, underweight or a normal weight
are there any endocrine abnormalities in bulimia nervosa?
no
what is russell’s sign?
calluses on the fingers caused by self induced vomiting
what is common in bulimia nervosa?
self induced vomiting
