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The biggest challenge in treating anorexia nervosa is having the person recognize that the eating behavior is itself a problem, not a solution to other problems. However, most persons with anorexia nervosa deny that they have an eating disorder. Individuals often enter treatment...[read article]

Tests for Anorexia Nervosa

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Medical Procedures for Anorexia Nervosa

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Pioneers in the development of cognitive behavior therapy include Albert Ellis(1929-), who developed rational-emotive therapy(RET) in the 1950s, and Aaron Beck(1921...  More
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The treatment of mental or emotional disorders and adjustment problems through the use of psychological techniques rather than through physical or biological means....  More
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Medical nutrition therapy(MNT) refers to the assessment of the nutritional status of patients with an illness, diet-related condition, or injury, in order to benefi...  More
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The therapist focuses on the interaction between family members, analyzing the role played by each member in maintaining the system. Family therapy can be especiall...  More
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Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
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Nasogastric intubation refers to the process of placing a soft plastic nasogastric(NG) tube through a patient''s nostril, past the pharynx and down the es...  More
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Group therapy is a form of psychosocial treatment where a small group of patients meet regularly to talk, interact, and discuss problems with each other and the gro...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Anorexia Nervosa

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MEGESTROL (me JES trol) belongs to a class of drugs known as progestins. Megestrol tablets are used to treat advanced breast or endometrial cancer. This medicine ma...  More
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Self Care for Anorexia Nervosa

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Support groups are an informal resource that attempts to provide healing components to a variety of problems and challenges. An informal support outside of family, ...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Anorexia Nervosa What's this?

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Riboflavin is a water-soluble vitamin, which is involved in vital metabolic processes in the body, and is necessary for normal cell function, growth, and energy pro...  More
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Alternative Procedures for Anorexia Nervosa What's this?

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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More
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Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in Eastern religious practices. In mod...  More
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Water has been used medicinally for thousands of years, with traditions rooted in ancient China, Japan, India, Rome, Greece, the Americas, and the Middle East. Ther...  More
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