T.S. is a 20-year-old woman, 5'6'', 112 lbs, who exercises daily because she feels she must lose extra body fat
Is there anything to worry about? Is this woman ill?
What are the consequences of not treating this?
What is the prognosis?
Answer:
A young woman with these characteristics may have anorexia nervosa. A complete physical exam can rule out medical causes of her weight loss, such as cancer or HIV.
Organ failure and death will follow extreme starvation and dehydration.
With counseling and family support the prognosis is very good for a full recovery.
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