Early detection of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Recognition of early signals in general practice
Early detection of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa
Recognition of early signals in general practice
Wat is bekend?
- Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are serious disorders with a significant loss of quality of life. The greatest risk factor for an eating disorder is the desire to lose weight.
- Early detection appears to significantly improve the chances of recovery from an eating disorder.
Wat is nieuw?
- A patient with an eating disorder presents with a range of other symptoms in the years leading up to diagnosis.
- Validated questionnaires are a helpful tool for detecting an eating disorder early, so that timely referral can be made.
Introduction
Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are psychiatric disorders with often severe somatic consequences, categorized under the chapter of feeding and eating disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fifth edition (DSM-5). These patients experience a significant loss of quality of life and an increased risk of premature death. The incidence of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa combined is estimated at 20 per 100,000 primary care patients p...
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Auteur(s)
- Lilian van Geelkerken is a pediatrician at Rivierduinen Mental Health Care, Ursula Eating Disorders Department, Leiden (Netherlands);
- Aline IJsselstijn-Heslinga is a general practitioner at Rivierduinen Mental Health Care, Leiden (Netherlands).
Citeer dit artikel
- van Geelkerken LAFE, IJsselstijn-Heslinga AH. Early detection of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa: recognition of initial signals in general practice. Huisarts Nu – Edition WONCA Europe Conference 2023;52(3):S34-S37.
- Original publication: van Geelkerken LAFE, IJsselstijn-Heslinga AH. Vroegdetectie van anorexia nervosa en boulimia nervosa: herkenning van eerste signalen in de huisartsenpraktijk. Huisarts Nu 2022;51:174-7.
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