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A 19-year-old male asked:
What treatment options are there for anorexia? are there any self-help options?
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Dr. Edward Kuhnleyanswered
Child Psychiatry 46 years experience
Important to address: Anorexia is a loss of appetite for food. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which people obsess about weight & eating, & may cause people to attempt to maintain a weight that's far below normal for their age & height. Seek professional help. This website is informative:
http://www.Webmd.Com/mental-health/anorexia-nervosa/anorexia-nervosa-treatment-overview.
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Last updated Nov 27, 2017
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