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
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