everything is based on anorexia nervosa only. who is the discoverer ? whats the diagnosis critera...

everything is based on anorexia nervosa only.

who is the discoverer ?

whats the diagnosis critera ?

available treatments?

Available test?

Solutions

Expert Solution

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which the client has an intense fear of gaining weight. In Anorexia nervosa the client restricts her diet and restrict her calories intake, she uses laxative and induces vomiting which leads to abnormally low BMI.

1. Anorexia nervosa is first discovered by and described by Richard Morton, an English physician in 1698.

Health professionals first try to rule out the medical cause of Weight loss by physical exam(The client's weight is 15% less than her normal weight), blood test, and other imaging tests.

If there is no medical cause then they evaluate her mental and psychological status to diagnose Anorexia nervosa.

Treatments include

- Psychotherapy (Individual and family-based therapy)

- Counseling

- High calorie and high protein diet

- Treatment of other mental disorders associated with Anorexia nervosa.

There is no test to diagnose Anorexia nervosa, its mainly depends on physical examination but doctor may do some blood tests and imaging tests to identify any pathological cause of weight loss.

Nightingale answered 1 year ago

Next > < Previous

Related Solutions

What are the defining features of bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa?

What eating disorder(s) affect(s) fertility? hypothalamic amenorrhea only anorexia nervosa only bulimia nervosa only celiac disease...

What eating disorder(s) affect(s) fertility? hypothalamic amenorrhea only anorexia nervosa only bulimia nervosa only celiac disease & anorexia nervosa anorexia nervosa & bulimia nervosa

1. What is Anorexia? 2. Outline the physical symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa.

write a paper about Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. How are they alike and how are...

write a paper about Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. How are they alike and how are they different? Be sure to include the information about the causes and symptoms.

In most cases, it is easier to treat and recover from anorexia nervosa than bulimia nervosa...

In most cases, it is easier to treat and recover from anorexia nervosa than bulimia nervosa Select one: True False Question 22 Not yet answered Points out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Total energy expenditure is the sum of energy used from three categories, which one does not belong?: Select one: a. Physical activity b. Thermic Effect of Food c. basal energy expenditure d. Satiety produced by horomones Question 23 Not yet answered Points out of 1.00 Flag question...

What is Anorexia nervosa? Mention some of the symptoms exhibited in this condition?

3. Discuss eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. 4. Discuss dementia, including dementia of...

3. Discuss eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. 4. Discuss dementia, including dementia of the Alzheimer's type

Has the mean age of the onset of anorexia nervosa in women been decreasing? The precious...

Has the mean age of the onset of anorexia nervosa in women been decreasing? The precious mean age is 15 years. A sample of 20 women showed a mean age of 14.250 years with a standard deviation of 1.512 years. Construct a 95% confidence interval for the mean age of the onset of anorexia nervosa.

For a person with anorexia nervosa, when is total hospitalization necessary? A. Self-mutilation or threats of...

For a person with anorexia nervosa, when is total hospitalization necessary? A. Self-mutilation or threats of suicide B.Growth of lanugo C. Missing one or more menstrual periods (for women D. Body weight falls below 85% of expected weight A difference between anorexia and bulimia is that A. individuals with anorexia nervoso turn away from food during a crisis, whereas individuals with bulimia nervosa turn toward food B.anorexia is more common among women, whereas more common among men C. Individuals with...

⦁ Explain the main differences in characteristics of an athlete diagnosed as suffering from anorexia nervosa...

⦁ Explain the main differences in characteristics of an athlete diagnosed as suffering from anorexia nervosa compared with bulimia nervosa. ⦁ State the factors that may increase the risk of developing an eating disorder in young female athletes. ⦁ Examine the potential effect of eating disorders on physiological function and endurance exercise performance in female runners.

Subjects