Anorexia Nervosa is characterized by all EXCEPT:
(Decreases 25% of weights) (431-H 16th) (1111-12-CMDT-2009) (474-75-H17th)ANOREXIA NERVOSA - Diagnosis is based on weight loss leading to body weight - 15% below expected a distorted body image, fear of weight gain or loss of control over food intake, and in females, the absence of at least three consecutive menstrual cycles.Physical and Laboratory findings* Skin extremities - Lanugo, Acrocyanosis, Edema* CVS - Bradycardia, Hypotension* GIT - Salivary gland enlargement, slow gastric emptying, constipation, elevated liver enzymes.* Hematopoietic - Normochromic, normocytic anemia, Leukopenia* Fluid/Electrolyte - Increased BUN, creatinine, Hyponatremia* Endocrine - Hypoglycemia, Low estrogen or testosterone, low LH, and FSH, low normal thyroxine, Normal TSH, increased cortisol* Bone - Osteopenia
Amenorrhea for 3 months
Distortion of body image
Self induced vomiting
Decreases 25% weight
Psychiatry