Identification, Assessment & Management of Anorexia Nervosa
Case: Assessment & Diagnosis
Medical Complications
KT
Knowledge Translation Commentary
Consider investigating the following medical symptoms:
Cardiac
Crushing chest pain
Palpitations
Respiratory
Short of breath when not exercising
Digestive
Heart burn
Bloating
Early fullness
Constipation
Diarrhea
Regurgitation
General
Dizziness
Fainting
Muscle cramps
Less concerning symptoms
Feeling cold all the time
Dry skin
Hair falling out
Lanugo
Fatigue
Swollen cheeks
Painful/bleeding gums
Tooth pain
Note: If the patient doesn't have all these symptoms, the eating disorder is still a serious concern as heart arrthymias can occur suddenly and result in death without previous symptoms if the patient's potassium is low
Medical Complications
Knowledge Translation Commentary
Consider investigating the following medical symptoms:
Cardiac
Respiratory
Digestive
General
Less concerning symptoms
Note: If the patient doesn't have all these symptoms, the eating disorder is still a serious concern as heart arrthymias can occur suddenly and result in death without previous symptoms if the patient's potassium is low
Electrolyte abnormalities
Other