Medical complications of anorexia nervosa

E Shuttleworth; S Sharma; S Lal; P J Allan

doi:10.12968/hmed.2016.77.5.287

Medical complications of anorexia nervosa

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2016 May;77(5):287-93. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2016.77.5.287.

Authors

E Shuttleworth¹, S Sharma², S Lal³, P J Allan⁴

Affiliations

¹ Specialty Trainee in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine in the Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester M23 9LT.
² Consultant Psychiatrist in the Priory Eating Disorder Services, The Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Cheadle.
³ Consultant Gastroenterologist in the Intestinal Failure Unit, Salford Royal Foundation NHS Trust, Salford.
⁴ Consultant Gastroenterologist in the Department of Gastroenterology, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.

PMID: 27166107
DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2016.77.5.287

Abstract

Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric disorder with potential life-threatening medical sequelae. This article reviews the principal medical complications associated with anorexia nervosa, highlights associated diagnostic pitfalls and emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to management.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anorexia Nervosa / complications*
Anorexia Nervosa / diagnosis
Anorexia Nervosa / therapy
Humans
Interdisciplinary Communication
Patient Care Team