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Anorexia Nervosa: Symptoms, Side Effects

Ellern Mede Eating Disorder Services is widely regarded as the UKu2019s most specialist provider of intensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for children and young people.

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Anorexia Nervosa: Symptoms, Side Effects

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  1. Anorexia Nervosa: Symptoms, Side Effects

  2. What is Eating Disorder Eating disorders are characterised by an abnormal attitude towards food that causes someone to change their eating habits and behaviour. A person with an eating disorder focuses excessively on weight and shape, leading them to make unhealthy choices about food with damaging results to their health.

  3. Ellern Mede Ellern Mede has been providing evidence-based specialised treatment for children and young people with eating disorders since 2000. We support children and young people aged 8 to 18 years, with a full care pathway to achieve exceptional rates of recovery. In addition, Ellern Mede Barnet has a four bed ward for young adults up to 22 years transitioning from CAMHS to adult services, the community or back home.

  4. Outpatient Services Do I have an eating disorder? If that’s what you wonder, it’s worth checking, because early intervention vastly improves your speed of recovery. Your first step should be to see your GP and ask for a Junior or Adult MARSIPAN check, blood tests and assessment with a referral for a specialist Outpatient Eating Disorder Assessment, such as we offer at Ellern Mede Group hospitals. Our affordable private outpatient services are for children to age 18, young adults up to age 25, with specialist support for families and carers.

  5. Different Eating Disorders Anorexia nervosa Bulimia Binge eating disorder (bed) Other specified eating disorders (osfed) Selective eating disorder (sed) Pervasive refusal syndrome (prs)

  6. What is Anorexia? Anorexia is a complex condition that is usually caused by a combination of different biological and environmental factors. Biologically, there is research that suggests genetics play a part, as well as irregular hormone functions and nutritional deficiencies.

  7. Signs and symptoms of anorexia include: Low BMI Restricted eating or missing meals altogether Avoiding foods seen as fattening Obsessive and anxious attitudes about food A person believes they are fat when they are either at a healthy weight or underweight Taking appetite suppressants Overuse of laxatives or diuretics The cessation of periods in girls (amenorrhea) can be a side effect Hair loss and dry skin

  8. Anorexia treatment Ellern Mede’s experienced physicians, specialist doctors, psychiatrists and psychologists provide regular physical monitoring during both inpatient and  outpatient weight restoration. We follow NICE recommended family therapy  as the treatment of choice for young people with Anorexia Nervosa, as well as a range of therapies and supportive nursing and clinical interventions.

  9. Contact Information Head OfficeEllern Mede RidgewayHolcombe HillThe RidgewayMill HillLondon NW7 4HX • +44 (0)20 3209 7900 • +44 (0)20 8906 1353 • info@ellernmede.org

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