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How Can An Eating Disorder And Its Symptoms Be Treated?

i am a 20 year old girl two years back i became anorexic and cmpletely excluded fats from my diet i had amenorrhea for more than 12 months i lost more than 8 kilos .Two years later i tried to get over my eating disorder my menses have commenced but now i have a very blated body ifeel extreme fatigue my legs are swollen and i have gained quite some weight. My prblem is tiredness and theres even occassional tingling in my palms and feet .I must add that i havent had any animal protein in 3 years . i subsist on low fat yogurt and bread. I AM IN DESPERATE NEED OF HELP
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

I understand that you are worried about eating problems. Its good that you have been able to realize that your eating and weight losing patterns are not normal.

You seem to be having a fulfilling most criteria of Anorexia nervosa. In addition, some of the current symptoms that you are having - like swelling of legs, extreme fatigue, etc. seem to be very concerning. These could be indicative of anemia, vitamin deficiencies or sometimes, even kidney problems. So, the first thing that I would advise you to do is to consult a doctor for a detailed medical evaluation. I would also suggest that you see a psychiatrist for professional help such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MBBS., DPM., MRCPsych.(U.K.)
Consultant Psychiatrist
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How Can An Eating Disorder And Its Symptoms Be Treated?

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. I understand that you are worried about eating problems. Its good that you have been able to realize that your eating and weight losing patterns are not normal. You seem to be having a fulfilling most criteria of Anorexia nervosa. In addition, some of the current symptoms that you are having - like swelling of legs, extreme fatigue, etc. seem to be very concerning. These could be indicative of anemia, vitamin deficiencies or sometimes, even kidney problems. So, the first thing that I would advise you to do is to consult a doctor for a detailed medical evaluation. I would also suggest that you see a psychiatrist for professional help such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MBBS., DPM., MRCPsych.(U.K.) Consultant Psychiatrist