Anorexia Nervosa-Atypical
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Atypical anorexia nervosa (AAN) is an eating disorder in which people who were previously higher or overweight experience body image disturbance and lose weight through unhealthy behaviors, resulting in weight loss, though patients may remain normal or above the normal weight range for age.
US Cases: 7 million
World Cases: not found
Sex Ratio: M/3W
Age Onset: not found
Brain Area: partial,temporal,frontal cortic
Symptoms: eating much less,fear of gain
Progression: neurologicsl,hormonal,anemia,death
Therapies: renourishment,family-based therapy
Medications: aripipazole, olanzapine+
YouTube Video: Anorexia Nervosa-Atypical
Amazon or Library book: Hold My Hand
Support Groups:
National Asssociation of Anorexia Nervosa and Related Disorders-Helpline-1-888-375-7767