Anorexia Nervosa: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Emotional and mental signs of anorexia include: ; Intense fear of gaining weight. ; Inability to realistically assess your body weight and shape (having a distorted self-image). ; Obsessive interest in food, calories and dieting.

Anorexia Treatment: Medication, Therapy, or Residential Care?

Anorexia treatment may depend on your circumstances and needs. It could include medication and counseling. In some cases, hospitalization may help.

Anorexia nervosa

[4][5][17] Treatment of anorexia involves restoring the patient back to a healthy weight... [1] Different therapy methods may be useful, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or an approach...

A Case Report of the Korean Medical Treatment of Dysphagia and Anorexia after Lumbar Compression Fracture

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Systematic review of the treatment of cancer-associated anorexia and weight loss

The optimal dose, time to start, and duration of treatment for many appetite stimulants for cancer anorexia is still unknown. A more systematic approach to research methodology with universal outco...

Contrast and comparison of behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and comprehensive t

Contrast and comparison of behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and comprehensive treatment methods for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa Behav Modif. 1987 Oct;11(4):522-43. doi: 10.1177...

BMI at Discharge from Treatment Predicts Relapse in Anorexia Nervosa: A Systematic Scoping Review

Abstract Background: Anorexia nervosa (AN) has high rates of... Methods: PubMed, EMBASE, PsychInfo, and Cochrane databases... Conclusions: BMI at the end of treatment is a predictor of...

Randomized controlled trial of a treatment for anorexia and bulimia nervosa

The patients in the control group (n = 16) received no treatment. Remission was defined by normal body weight (anorexia), cessation of binge eating and purging (bulimia), a normal...

The Role of Interoception in the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa: A Narrative Review

Detailed neuroanatomical studies and new methods for studying interoception may allow further refinement of this model and the development of improved treatment. Keywords: anorexia;...

Systematic Review of the Treatment of Cancer-Associated Anorexia and Weight Loss . - Journal of Clinical ....

Materials and Methods : Studies were graded according to quality. Fifty-five studies met inclusion criteria. Results : Only two drugs have evidence to support their use for anorexia (progestins and corticosteroids). There is strong evidence against the use of hydrazine sulfate. The outcomes of these trials have been mixed and patient population heterogeneous. Conclusion : The optimal dose, time to start, and duration of treatment for many appetite stimulants for cancer anorexia is still unknown....