The treatment of anorexia
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010Any person suffering from anorexia needs treatment. Treatment aims to help restore a healthy weight and eating habits. It usually includes a medical monitoring and consultations with a psychologist and a dietitian.
Medically treat the consequences of malnutrition, such as osteoporosis, heart problems or depression is the first priority. Hospitalization is necessary for people, well below their healthy weight, including anorexia caused severe medical problems such as dehydration, electrolyte imbalance (calcium, magnesium, potassium, etc.).
Consultations with a psychologist to help to learn healthy ways of thinking about food and body to help overcome some of the consequences of malnutrition (such as the tendency of depression, trouble thinking clearly and to overcome anxiety, work difficulty in daily life, etc..), to help develop its own plan to deal with stress and prevent relapse, etc. .. (more…)