Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Introduction to eating disorders
When people don't eat enough.
24
Medical
Graduate
11/03/2012

Additional Medical Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
What is the definition of anorexianervosa?
Definition
Refusal to maintain body weight at or bove a minimally normal weight of age and height (weight oss or failure to gain weight normally leading to <85% of expected weight)

In postmenarchal females, amenorrhea for 3+cycles/months
Term
What are the criteria for bulimia?
Definition
Two episodes of binge eating for 3 months

Recurrent compensatory behavior: purging, laxatives, diuretics, enemas, etc.
Term
What is the definition of eating disorder NOS?
Definition
It's basically a catch-all the other disorders realted to food.
Term
What is the most commonly diagnosed eating disorder?
Definition
EDNOS
Term
What's the lifetime prevalence of anorexia? Bulimia?
Definition
AN: .9% women, .3% men
BN: 1.5% men, .5% men
Term
What types of peoples get eating disorders?
Definition
Everybody.
Term
What makes someone especially vulnerable to eating disorders?
Definition
Genetic predispositions
Serotonin dysfunctions
Dieting
Psychological conflicts about development
Term
What are the genetics of eating disorders?
Definition
It's very heritable
Term
What are the psychosocial risk factors for eating disorders/
Definition
Early, severe dieting
Childhood anxiety disorders
Sexual abuse
Term
What is the course of AN?
Definition
50% recovery
10-20% remain chronically ill
16% die.
Term
What are comorbid disorders to AN?
Definition
Affective disorders: 50-80%
Anxiety; 30-60%
Substance abuse
Personality disorders: 42-75%
Term
What are the effects of anorexia on the body?
Definition
Decreased cold tolerance
Decreasein libido
Physical changes
Persistence of abnormal behaviors related to food
Term
What is required for recovery from eating disorders?
Definition
Normalize diet

Psychological treatment
Term
What are the medical complications of AN?
Definition
Growth disturbances
Osteperosis
Suicide
Lowered olfactory, gustatory sensitivities
Permanent brain changes/atrophy
Ankle edema
CV issues
GI issues
Endocrine issues
Term
What is refeeding syndrome? What abnormalities are present?
Definition
After you're started, having problems with adjusting back to normal eating

Compartmental shifts of electrolytes (K, PO4, Mg). In particular hypophosphatemia are bad
Term
What is the main cause of death in refeeding syndrome?
Definition
Heart failure
Term
What are the medical complications of BN?
Definition
Dental problems
GI problems: esophageal rupture
Term
When does AN begin?
Definition
95% before 25

Rare before puberty

Average age is 12
Term
What are early warning signs of AN?
Definition
Diet books
Picky eating
Multiple showers a day
Food missing
Term
What are signs of AN?
Definition
Emanciation
Lanugo
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Brittle hair,nails
Ankle edema
Term
What are signs of BN?
Definition
Salivary gland hypertrophy
Peridontal disease
Calluses on the back of the hand
Abdominal bloating
Term
What is the differential diagnosis fo AN?
Definition
DM
Colitis
Thyroid disease
Addison's disease
Brain tumors
Term
What is the differential diagnosis of BN?
Definition
Neurologic disorders
GI conditions
Hormonal problems
Term
What is the treatment for eating disorders?
Definition
Restore weight, menses
Follow up!
THERAPY!

DON'T GIVE PSYCHOTROPICS
Supporting users have an ad free experience!