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Health Encyclopedia: Eating Disorders Treatment For Anorexia

Treatment for Anorexia


The treatment goals for patients with anorexia require a team approach. Doctors should immediately check and treat any medical problems related to the condition, such as bone loss, imbalances in important electrolytes, and any hormonal deficiencies, including thyroid and reproductive hormones. Nutrition rehabilitation and psychotherapy also plays an important part in anorexia therapy.

Many moderately to severely ill anorexic patients require hospitalization, particularly und...

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Expert & Community Posts

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How to Reduce Your Intake of High-Fructose Corn Syrup
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Do you know high-fructose corn syrup can be found in breakfast cereals, sauces, and even bread?  ... Read more »

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February 21: Avoid Simple Sugars
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...strictly limit:   Soft drinks, candy, baked goods, syrup, table sugar, jelly, and honey   FYI... Read more »

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More On High Fructrose, High Fat
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...least with the support of government subsidies) corn syrup to corn syrup enriched with fructose.... Read more »

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I know that oatmeal is good for you, but does it have to be plain or can it be flavored?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...have to be plain or can it be flavored? (e.g. maple syrup flavor)  Heather: Yes, flavored... Read more »

Health Guide

Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines
...include short-acting and long-acting forms andare availableas tablets, nasal-inhalers, eye drops, and syrups. Antihistamines are generally categorized as first- and second-generation.... Read more »
Asthma Treatment
...CorticosteroidsCortisoneCortonePillDexamethasoneDecadronPillHydrocortisoneCortefPillMethylprednisoloneMedrolPillPrednisoloneOrapred,... Read more »
Ear Infections: Prevention
...fight Streptococcal pneumonia bacteria. Studieshave reported that children who chew gum or swallow a syrup containing xylitol experience fewer ear infections.Avoiding Exposure to Cigarette... Read more »
GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications
...the drug is discontinued.Ranitidine (Zantac, Zantac 75, Zantac Efferdose, Zantac injection, Zantac Syrup). Ranitidine (Zantac) interacts with very few drugs. In a recent study, ranitidine provided... Read more »
Travel to Developing Countries: Traveler's Diarrhea
...calls for two glasses of fluid: the first containing 8 oz. of fruit juice, 1/2 tsp. of honey or corn syrup, and a pinch of salt; the second filled with 8 oz. of purified or carbonated water and... Read more »

Medications

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This medication relieves seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms such as watery/itchy eyes,... Read more »

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