Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterised by a pathological fear of gaining weight and distorted body image

Aetiology

  • Uncertain - social-cultural factors have been implicated as well as a familial link

Clinical presentation

  • Low BMI
  • Loss of hair
  • Increased lanugo
  • Low pulse and BP
  • Anaemia

Investigations

Endocrine features

  • Low FSH, LH and oestradiol