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Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa

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There are two methods to treat Anorexia - short term and long term.These are usually combined for effective management of the condition.

The general line of treatment is in two phases that can often be merged with each other for effective management.

Short-term treatment;

Done to ensure weight gain and to correct nutritional deficiencies.

Long-term treatment;

That is aimed at maintaining the normal weight that needs to be achieved after short-term treatment and preventing relapses.

The various methods of treatment include-

Behaviour therapy - This line of treatment is based on providing positive support (sometimes even negative) to help the patient control the binge eating habits.

Individual psychotherapy - This therapy helps the patient in -
- Developing self-esteem
- Assertiveness
- Helps them streamline their social skills
- Teaches them how to deal with 'stress and pressure' in life.
Group therapy and family therapy - This involves educating the patients and their family about the condition and this will include getting rid of current social beliefs about slimming and fitness.

Drugs - It is very important to follow a drug regime along with other treatment therapies. They help in inducing weight gain, decreasing depressive symptoms and increasing appetite. The drugs include-

Chlorpromazine
Tricyclic antidepressants
Cyproheptadine

Hospitalisation. If adequate care is given by ensuring proper food intake followed by controlled weight gain, it can be very helpful in the short-term treatment of the condition.

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