Medical Complications of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa.

Psychiatr Clin North Am

ACUTE @ Denver Health, 777 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204, USA; Department of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 13001 E 17th Pl, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA; Eating Recovery Center, 7351 East Lowry Boulevard, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80230, USA. Electronic address:

Published: June 2019

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are mental illnesses with associated complications affecting all body systems with arguably the highest mortality of all mental health disorders. A comprehensive medical evaluation is an essential first step in the treatment of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Weight restoration and cessation of purging behaviors are often essential components in the management of medical complications of these illnesses.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psc.2019.01.009DOI Listing

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