Search This Site
- Home
- Online Community
- Types of Eating Disorders
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Compulsive Overeating
- EDNOS
- Compulsive Exercising
- Night Eating Disorder
- Orthorexia Nervosa
- Anorexia Athletica
- Medical Information
- Complications
- Body Mass Index
- Medication Abuse
- Depression
- Eating Disorder Topics
- Dieting and ED
- Thin Commandments
- ED and Pregnancy
- Men and ED
- Emotional ED
- Distorted Thinking
- Treatment Locater
- Recovery from ED
- Body Image
- Exercise
- Self-Esteem
- Nutrition
- Vitamin Deficiencies
- Caffeine
- Fats
- Water
- Carbs
- Links
- Glossary of Terms
Anorexia Nervosa Treatment
In This Article:
Typically, the first health care professional to diagnose anorexia or bulimia is a family doctor, pediatrician or internist. After an initial assessment, the person may be referred to either a specialist in eating disorders or an eating-disorder center, which usually provides such specialists as:
* Psychiatrists
* Psychologists
* Clinical social workers
* Nurses
* Dietitians
In extreme cases, especially with anorexia, patients may need to stay in a hospital or other facility where their nutritional status can be carefully restored. Facilities also provide counseling to help the person with emotional issues and challenges that can impede the recovery process. In recent years, day programs have become more popular. Patients spend 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, at the facility, where weight and eating are closely monitored. Bulimic patients often can be treated on an outpatient basis, to minimize disruption of work or school schedules.
EatingDisordersOnline.com does not make recommendations for Anorexia Nervosa treatment nor dispense medical advice; only a physician is qualified to determine the proper treatment for any patient. We present the following information for general education purposes only.
In This Article:
- Anorexia Nervosa Disorder
- Causes of Anorexia Nervosa
- Effects of Anorexia Nervosa
- Anorexia Nervosa Signs and Symptoms
- Anorexia Nervosa Treatment
Typically, the first health care professional to diagnose anorexia or bulimia is a family doctor, pediatrician or internist. After an initial assessment, the person may be referred to either a specialist in eating disorders or an eating-disorder center, which usually provides such specialists as:
* Psychiatrists
* Psychologists
* Clinical social workers
* Nurses
* Dietitians
In extreme cases, especially with anorexia, patients may need to stay in a hospital or other facility where their nutritional status can be carefully restored. Facilities also provide counseling to help the person with emotional issues and challenges that can impede the recovery process. In recent years, day programs have become more popular. Patients spend 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, at the facility, where weight and eating are closely monitored. Bulimic patients often can be treated on an outpatient basis, to minimize disruption of work or school schedules.
EatingDisordersOnline.com does not make recommendations for Anorexia Nervosa treatment nor dispense medical advice; only a physician is qualified to determine the proper treatment for any patient. We present the following information for general education purposes only.
