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How do i know if i should be receiving treatment for anorexia?

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Dr. Axel Martinez-Irizarry answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not improving.: If it's not improving, if you continue to lose weight, or yourself or people around you are concerned of your weight or eating habits.

Answered 6/27/2014

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