session 4 - anorexia Flashcards
1
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anorexia epidemiology
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common - 750K diagnosis in UK
age - common in adolescence
increased development - 84% increase since 2016
more common in womens
anorexia is the most common
2
Q
anorexia risk factors
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- low self esteem
- early puberty or hormonal changes
- family history of eating disorders or mental conditions
- peer pressure or bullying
3
Q
modifiable risk factors osteoporosis
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- inadequate calcium and vitamin D intake
- lack of weight bearing exersize
- smoking - tobacco
- excessive alvohol consumption
- corticosteroids and proton pump inhibitors
4
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non-modifiable risk factors osteoporosis
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- 50+ years
- women - postmenopausal
- caucasian and asian
- smaller frame size
- testosterone deficiency in men
- hyper thyroid and parathyroid
5
Q
give 5 ways in which you would counsel a patient at risk of osteoporosis
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- optimise calcium and vitamin D intake
- engage in regular weight-bearing and muscle-stregnthening exersize
- avoid smoking and alcohol intake
- maintain healthy body weight
- consider treatments or avoiding corticosteroids
6
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5 signs of anorexia nervosa
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- severe weight loss
- thin, brittle hair or hair loss
- cold sensitivity
- excessive exersize
- body dysmorphia
- perfectionism
7
Q
5 symptoms of anorexia nervosa
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- intense fear of gaining weight
- distorted body image
- fatigue and weakness
- gastrointinestinal complaints
- menstrual irregularities
8
Q
list some important investigations to order when a patient is suspected of having anorexia
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- COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT - low red and white blood cells and platelets
- ELECTROLYTES - low
- BLOOD GLUCOSE - low
- RENAL FUNCTION TESTS
- LIVER FUNCTION TEST
- THYROID FUNCTION TEST
- HORMONAL TESTS
- DEXA SCAN
