There is no way to prevent anorexia nervosa. It's helpful to detect the problem as early as possible, so it's important for parents and health care professionals to be aware of the issue.
The first goal is to make sure the person with anorexia nervosa is not in danger. Treatment should correct any problems with body fluids and salts, and doctors should make sure the heart, liver and kidneys are functioning. Hospitalization may be necessary in the most severe cases.
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Congestive Heart Failure
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Alzheimer's Disease
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
for AnorexiaNutrition rehabilitation and psychotherapy are the cornerstones of anorexia nervosa treatment. Patients may also require treatment of... Read more »