Anorexia Nervosa / Bulimia Nervosa Quiz
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What is Anorexia Nervosa / Bulimia Nervosa?
A condition with a heightened fear of gaining weight and focus on controlling body image. Patients try to lose weight excessively through fasting, inducing vomiting, or excessive exercise. Binge eating may also be involved.
Typical Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa / Bulimia Nervosa
Strict dietary restrictions
Fear of gaining weight despite already being thin
Thinking that one is fat despite healthy body weight
Impression edema
Self-induced vomiting
Recent changes in mental state
Swelling of the arms or hands
Recent weight loss
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Anorexia Nervosa / Bulimia Nervosa
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Are you on a strict diet?
Do you fear gaining weight even if you are thin?
Do you feel overweight despite others disagreeing?
Recently, are you more confused than before?
Did you lose weight recently?
Treatmentof Anorexia Nervosa / Bulimia Nervosa
Treatment aims to overcome the fear of weight gain and maintain a healthy weight. This is done mostly through various forms of therapy with a counselor. Group and family therapy sessions may help too. Medications can be given to help with associated problems like anxiety or depression. In severe cases with malnourishment, hospitalization may be needed to monitor and bring weight back up to a healthy level.
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References
American Psychological Association - Anorexia Nervousa
https://dictionary.apa.org/anorexia-nervosa
American Psychological Association - Bulimia Nervosa
https://dictionary.apa.org/bulimia-nervosa
American Psychological Association - Treatment for Eating Disorders
https://www.apa.org/topics/eating-disorders/treatment
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Weston S. Ferrer, MD (Psychiatry)
Weston Ferrer is a physician leader, psychiatrist, and clinical informaticist based in San Francisco. With nearly a decade of experience in academia and more recent immersion in industry, he has made significant contributions to the fields of digital health, health tech, and healthcare innovation. | As an Associate Professor at UCSF, Weston was involved in teaching, leadership, and clinical practice, focusing on the intersection of technology and mental health. He recently led mental health clinical for Verily (formerly Google Life Sciences), where he applied his expertise to develop innovative solutions for mental healthcare using the tools of AI/ML, digital therapeutics, clinical analytics, and more.. | Weston is known for his unique ability to innovate and support product development while bringing pragmatism to technology entrepreneurship. He is a strong advocate for patient-centered care and is committed to leveraging technology to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. |
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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