University:
Western Sydney University
Course:
MEDI 2003 | Clinical Sciences 2
Academic year:

2024
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363

Pages:

1
Author:

Mariam A. A.

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder Definition avoiding a certain type or group of food, where this leads to excess weight loss Aetiology • • • Psychological Genetic Triggering events, such as choking Features/signs and symptoms • • • • • • • A short list of acceptable foods Eating foods of similar characteristics Nutritional deficiencies Eliminating some foods completely Skip one or more food groups Emotionally stressed when exposed to unfamiliar foods or foods they want to avoid The food restriction leads to significant weight loss Diagnosis • • • Physical exams - Excess weight loss Lab tests - Nutritional deficiencies The food restriction is not caused by unavailability of food, a cultural practice (e.g., religious fasting), physical illness, medical treatment (e.g., radiation therapy, chemotherapy), or another eating disorder—particularly anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa Treatment • • • Psychotherapy - Cognitive behavioural therapy If severe may require hospital admission to help with weight gain Pharmacotherapy - Low does of SSRIs Complications • • • • • Malnutrition Weight loss Development delays Failure of weight gain in children GIT complications