What happens in hospital when you have anorexia?

Answer 1

It depends what stage the anorexic is at. If they are at a dangerously low weight (below a BMI of 13.5) they may be tube fed. Otherwise, they will be started off by being fed normal meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, as well as possibly supper and snacks) - smaller portions at first, which will be increased as the patient's body gets used to being fed again. Meals are carefully planned so that patient's diet consists of one third protein/dairy/fat, one third carbohydrate, and one third fruit and veg

speaking from excperience..i was admitted hospital with a BMI of 12.9 luckily i agreed to eat so i wasnt tube fed, im vegan which is why theres no meat dairy or eggs, they start you off on very small meals to avoid re-feeding syndrome(death), than after a couple of days i was on

breakfast - branflakes + 200ml soya milk + 2x wholemeal toast + tblsp soya butter

lunch - either tofu hummus or soya cheese sandwich made with 2x wholemeal bread tblsp soya butter, small side salad and half pack of walkers ready salted crisps, or large jacket with beans and salad. dessert was eaither rice based pudding or sponge cake and custard, all portions depended on how much weight you gained or lost.

tea - mousaka, lentil curry with potatoes, spinach cutlets with new potatoes (yuk) chick pea dhali, macaroni 'cheese'(yuk,again), 'sausage' n MASH, nut roast and roast potatoes, stuffed peppers, etc..all meals were balanced 3rd protein 3rd carbohydrate 3rd vegatables. dessert 175ml soya yogurt.

evening snack - either cerial with 200ml of milk or a sandwich with a large filling if not gaining enough.

some people had snacks in between and extras in meals to help them gain some weight.

Answer 2

When someone is admitted into hospital with anorexia, my understanding is that they are treated depending on the severity of the disease.

If the person is suffering from sever anorexia and is refusing to eat, they will often be fed through a nasal feeding tube which is inserted into the nose and down to the stomach. An IV drip may also be used through a vein in the arm or leg to ensure that the patient does not get dehydrated.

Answer 3

It varries and depends on the individual and their personal situation. A lot will depend on the severity of the anorexia and the intesnity of the treatment. There - since it's in a hospital - will be some sort of medical intervention. Feeding clinics vary in strength. Some use force-feeding methods like feeding tubes and IVs, while others have sessions to work with the patient to allow them to begin eating normally again. Nearly all will have therapy (individual, group, and / or family) sessions. Some additions medications, health services, mental health innitiatives / actions, and procedures may need to be taken according to the individual case at hand.

Answer 4

You should not just "feed" or "force feed" a person who suffers from anorexia. They will most likely retaliate or you will only make their condition worse. Instead, it is better to have them be treatmed by medical professionals in an inpatient or outpatinet center, so that the patient may also receive proper mental / therapy care.