Anorexia Nervosa

 Key Facts

Usually seen in

• Individuals between 10 to 20 years of age

Gender affected

• Both men and women but more common in women

Body part(s) involved

• Stomach
• Intestine
• Brain
• Kidney
• Heart

Prevalence

• Worldwide: <2% (2021)
  
• India: 0.5-2% (2020)

Mimicking Conditions

• Celiac disease
• Achalasia
• Body dysmorphic disorder
• Bulimia nervosa
• Illness anxiety disorder

Necessary health tests/imaging

• Physical examination
• Mental health assessment
• Blood vital test
• MRI of brain

Treatment

• Psychotherpay: Family-based therapy (FBT), Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) & Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
• Medications: Cyproheptadine, Megestrol, & Olanzapine
• Diet therapy