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Osteoporosis—a serious health risk in chronic anorexia nervosa

✍ Scribed by Lucy Serpell; Janet Treasure

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
1997
Tongue
English
Weight
83 KB
Volume
5
Category
Article
ISSN
1072-4133

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✦ Synopsis

In recent years, osteoporosis, a condition characterized by low bone density and increased risk of fracture, has been shown to be a relatively common complication in long-term anorexia nervosa , and one which appears to persist after recovery and weight gain . This article will describe the condition of osteoporosis as it occurs in anorexia nervosa and how it may be measured and diagnosed. Possible mechanisms for the development of osteoporosis in this patient group will be described, and contrasted with the development of post-menopausal osteoporosis. Finally a screening and treatment protocol for clinicians working with anorexia patients will be described.

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