Medical Complications of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa

Dennis Gibson; Cassandra Workman; Philip S Mehler

doi:10.1016/j.psc.2019.01.009

Medical Complications of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa

Psychiatr Clin North Am. 2019 Jun;42(2):263-274. doi: 10.1016/j.psc.2019.01.009.

Authors

Dennis Gibson¹, Cassandra Workman², Philip S Mehler³

Affiliations

¹ 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.
² Eating Recovery Center, 7351 East Lowry Boulevard, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80230, USA.
³ 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: Philip.mehler@dhha.org.

PMID: 31046928
DOI: 10.1016/j.psc.2019.01.009

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Anorexia nervosa; Bulimia nervosa; Eating disorders; Medical complications.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anorexia Nervosa / complications*
Anorexia Nervosa / mortality
Bulimia Nervosa / complications*
Bulimia Nervosa / mortality
Humans
Malnutrition
Weight Loss