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The treatmetns for anorexia vary based on the individual needs of each patient. It also depends on the severity of the case. Most treatments involve therapy (mental). Sometimes is is one-on-one. For more intense cases, therapy can be braodened out to involve family, friends, group sessions, and food / nutritional therpay. If needed, hospitalization or IV feeding tubes may be needed. Some anorexics also go on medications to treat weight, health conditions, and depression, OCD, anxiety, or other mental disorders.
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What is the scientific name for Anorexia?
The scientific name for anorexia is Anorexia Nervosa.
What has the author Arnold E Andersen written?
Arnold E. Andersen has written: 'Practical comprehensive treatment of anorexia nervosa and bulimia' -- subject(s): Anorexia nervosa, Appetite disorders, Bulimarexia, Bulimia, Therapy, Treatment
How do you spell anorexia nervosa?
Anorexia is the correct spelling.
What is the difference between the names anorexia nervosa and anorexia?
It is just a shorter version of the full name. Anorexia is short for Anorexia Nervosa. Therefore, Anorexia Nervosa is commonly referred to as Anorexia. (As is Bulimia. Bulimia is short for Bulimia Nervosa.)
How is anorexia nervosa treated by doctors?
Treatment of anorexia nervosa includes both short-term and long-term measures, and requires assessment by dietitians and psychiatrists as well as medical specialists.
What has the author Walter Vandereycken written?
Walter Vandereycken has written: 'Anorexia nervosa' -- subject(s): Anorexia nervosa, Therapy, Anorexia Nervosa
Can plethora be associated with anorexia nervosa?
I do not think it can be associated with anorexia nervosa, but I think it can be related with bulimia nervosa
When was Anorexia Nervosa - band - created?
Anorexia Nervosa - band - was created in 1995.
When did Anorexia Nervosa - band - end?
Anorexia Nervosa - band - ended in 2005.
What has the author James Lock written?
James Lock has written: 'Treatment manual for anorexia nervosa; a family -based approach' -- subject(s): Anorexia nervosa -- Patients -- Family relationships -- Handbooks, manuals
What has the author Michelle Heffner written?
Michelle Heffner has written: 'The anorexia workbook' -- subject(s): Anorexia nervosa, Popular works, Treatment
What does the word nervosa mean in anorexia nervosa?
The term nervosa in anorexia nervosa refers to a state of nervousness or loss of appetite leading to an eating disorder. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight and distorted body image, leading to restricted food intake and excessive weight loss.
