An Overview of the Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Anorexia Nervosa

The incidence of anorexia nervosa is increasing in adolescents. The pediatrician caring for teenagers is often the first professional confronted with the early signs and symptoms of this disorder. Clinical features and available literature on the psychological, nutritional, and family disorganizatio...

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Published in:Clinical pediatrics 1984-04, Vol.23 (4), p.209-214
Main Author: Golden, Neville
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adrenal Glands - physiopathology
Adult
Adult and adolescent clinical studies
Anorexia Nervosa - diagnosis
Anorexia Nervosa - psychology
Anorexia Nervosa - therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Body Temperature Regulation
Endocrine System Diseases - etiology
Family Characteristics
Female
Gonadotropins - secretion
Humans
Medical sciences
Nutrition Disorders
Prognosis
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Thyroid Gland - physiopathology
Vasopressins - physiology
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Summary:The incidence of anorexia nervosa is increasing in adolescents. The pediatrician caring for teenagers is often the first professional confronted with the early signs and symptoms of this disorder. Clinical features and available literature on the psychological, nutritional, and family disorganization found in patients with anorexia nervosa are reviewed. Different therapeutic ap proaches are discussed, and current data on outcome are presented.
ISSN:0009-9228
1938-2707
DOI:10.1177/000992288402300404