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Anorexia Nervosa
Alternate Names : Anorexia, Eating Disorder - Anorexia
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Anorexia Nervosa Prognosis (Expectations)
Anorexia nervosa is a serious and potentially deadly medical condition. By some estimates, it leads to death in 10% of cases. Experienced treatment programs have a two-thirds success rate in restoring normal weight, but relapse is common.
Women who develop this eating disorder at an early age have a better chance of complete recovery. Most people with anorexia will continue to prefer a lower body weight and be preoccupied with food and calories to some extent, however. Weight management may be difficult, and long-term treatment may be necessary to help maintain a healthy body weight.
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• Definition
• Anorexia Nervosa Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Anorexia Nervosa Symptoms & Signs
• Anorexia Nervosa Prevention
• Anorexia Nervosa Diagnosis & Tests
• Anorexia Nervosa Treatment
• Anorexia Nervosa Prognosis
• Anorexia Nervosa Complications
• Anorexia Nervosa Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Arrhythmias
• Bulimia
• Dehydration
• Dental Cavities
Tests & Exams
• CHEM-20
• ECG
• LH Response to GnRH
• Urinalysis
Other Topics
• Blood Pressure - Low
• Central Nervous System
• Depression
• Eating Disorders - Resources
• Electrolytes
• Endocrine
• Fainting
• Heartbeat Sensations
• Intentional Weight Loss
• Intravenous
• Jaundice - Yellow Skin
• Menstruation - Absent
• Muscle Atrophy
• Seizures
• Weight Loss - Unintentional
• Weight Management
Review Date : 2/10/2003
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial (2/10/2003). Previous review: Benoit Dub, M.D., Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (1/29/2001).
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