Abstract

MORALES ALLENDE, María Fernanda  and  GALVAN SANCHEZ, Griselda. Clinical Characteristics of Extreme Anorexia Nervosa. A Case Report. Rev. Fac. Med. (Méx.) [online]. 2021, vol.64, n.2, pp.26-30.  Epub July 06, 2021. ISSN 2448-4865.  https://doi.org/10.22201/fm.24484865e.2021.64.2.04.

Anorexia nervosa is currently considered a disease of great impact due to its association with malnutrition. It occurs mainly in women, adolescents and young adults. The severity is de- fined by BMI. It is a multifactorial disease, with great influence of the cultural environment, biological, family and personal aspects. No system in the body is spared from the adverse sequelae of these illnesses, especially as anorexia nervosa becomes more severe and chronic. We review the medical complications that are associated with extreme anorexia nervosa. It is also considered as a disease with a high morbidity and mortality rate, due to an increase of up to 6 times the risk of death and the multiple medical complications associated with the disease. Hence, it is essential to increase health resources, reinforce information in first-contact doctors to identify this condition, and increase factors of good prognosis such as early patient care.

Keywords : Anorexia nervosa; medical complications; eating disorders.

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