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Anorexia Nervosa

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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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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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