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What Is The Diagnosis For Anorexia Nervosa?
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Diagnosis
A mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist or social worker, can diagnose anorexia nervosa based on your history reported by the patient and the family. The person with anorexia nervosa may not report symptoms reliably, so reports from family members may be necessary to make a diagnosis. A pediatrician or primary care physician may make the diagnosis, too.
The health care professional will ask about the person's attitudes toward weight, food and body image, and...
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