Böcker av Christopher Schneider

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by extreme food restriction and an intense fear of gaining weight. The signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa can be classified into emotional, physical, and behavioral aspects. Some emotional and behavioral symptoms are social withdrawal, insomnia, irritability, and frequent checks in the mirror for perceived flaws. Thin appearance, abnormal blood counts, fatigue, dehydration and swelling in the body are some common physical symptoms of anorexia nervosa. The diagnosis of this condition includes physical examination by a doctor followed by some tests. Blood tests, urine tests, electrocardiogram, thyroid function tests, imaging tests such as computed tomography (CT) scan, and bone density scan are commonly used to diagnose anorexia nervosa. The treatment for anorexia is aimed at overcoming both psychological and physical symptoms. It includes medications, counseling, and therapies. This book outlines the diagnosis and treatment for anorexia nervosa in detail. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and post graduate students.

Anorexia nervosa refers to a mental health disorder where a person restricts food intake intentionally due to an intense fear of weight gain. The common symptoms of anorexia nervosa are constipation, hair loss, infertility, brittle nails, dry skin, abnormal heart rhythms, and low blood pressure. It can be caused due to multiple factors, such as genetics, trauma, environment, peer pressure and emotional health. There are several complications associated with this eating disorder including depression, anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder and substance use disorders. The diagnosis of anorexia nervosa is comprised of tests such as liver function tests, kidney function tests, urinalysis, bone density tests and complete blood count test. A combination of various methods, such as psychotherapy, medication, nutrition counseling, and hospitalization may be needed for the treatment of anorexia nervosa. This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to anorexia nervosa. With state-of-the-art inputs by acclaimed experts of this field, it targets students and professionals.