[Somatic care and complications of anorexia nervosa in adolescent girls]

Rev Med Suisse. 2016 Jun 8;12(522):1129-32.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Anorexia nervosa is a frequent condition that appears mainly during adolescence and may persist until adulthood. It can have serious consequences, which is why it must be quickly detected and treated. In this article, we describe the parameters to be followed in outpatient clinic, complications not to be missed and when a hospital treatment becomes necessary.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Ambulatory Care* / methods
  • Amenorrhea / etiology
  • Anorexia Nervosa / complications*
  • Anorexia Nervosa / diagnosis
  • Anorexia Nervosa / therapy*
  • Body Mass Index
  • Bone Density
  • Bone Diseases, Metabolic / etiology
  • Enteral Nutrition*
  • Female
  • Gastroparesis / etiology
  • Hospitalization
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemia / etiology*
  • Hypothyroidism / etiology*
  • Inpatients*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • Skin Diseases / etiology
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome