Internal medicine

Eating disorders

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Anorexia nervosa

Anorexia

Pregnancy

Organ system

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Medical care

Endocrine system

Genetics

Hormone

Medicine

Journal of Clinical Medicine

Anorexia nervosa is a complex and deadly psychiatric disorder. It is characterized by a significant degree of both co-occurring psychiatric diseases and widespread physiological changes which affect nearly every organ system. It is important for clinicians to be aware of the varied consequences of this disorder. Given the high rate of mortality due to AN, there is a need for early recognition so that patients can be referred for appropriate medical and psychiatric care early in the course of the disorder. In this study, we present a comprehensive review of the recent literature describing medical findings commonly encountered in patients with AN. The varied and overlapping complications of AN affect pregnancy, psychological well-being, as well as bone, endocrine, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems.

A Comprehensive Review of Complications and New Findings Associated with Anorexia Nervosa