Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by all EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: Menorrhagia
Description: Ans. (a) MenorrhagiaHarrison 17th/471-7Amenorrhea (and not menorrhagia) is seen in 100% patients of an-orexia nervosa. It is a mandatory finding diagnostic criterion to be fulfilled for anorexia nervosa. Anorexia NervosaBulimia NervosaFeatureRefusal to maintain body weight above a minimal normalIrresistible craving for food with episodes of over eating in less time (Binge eating)Method of weight control Attempts to counter act the effects of over eating by self-induced vomiting:* Purgative abuse,* Periods of starvations* Appetite suppressantsRitualised excerciseCommonRareAmenorrhea100%50%Decreased Vital| BP, | PulseCommonUncommonHypothermiaCommonRareSkin changes (hirsutism)CommonRareMedical ComplicationsHypokalemia Cardiac arrythmiasHypokalemia Cardiac arrythmias
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