Differentiating between eating disorders and gastrointestinal problems

Authors: Chelvanayagam, S. and Newell, C.

Journal: Gastrointestinal Nursing

Volume: 13

Issue: 7

Pages: 56-62

eISSN: 2052-2835

ISSN: 1479-5248

DOI: 10.12968/gasn.2015.13.7.56

Abstract:

Patients with eating disorders may present to gastrointestinal services due to the effects of their eating disorder on their gastrointestinal tract. Sometimes the symptoms of an eating disorder can conceal an underlying gastrointestinal disorder. This article discusses the importance of identifying the presence of eating disorders in patients attending gastrointestinal services and the effects of eating disorders on the gastrointestinal tract. Advice on assessment and referral to appropriate services is outlined.

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Differentiating between eating disorders and gastrointestinal problems

Authors: Chelvanayagam, S. and Newell, C.

Journal: Gastrointestinal Nursing

Volume: 13

Issue: 7

Pages: 56-62

ISSN: 1479-5248

Abstract:

Patients with eating disorders may present to gastrointestinal services due to the effects of their eating disorder on their gastrointestinal tract. Sometimes the symptoms of an eating disorder can conceal an underlying gastrointestinal disorder. This article discusses the importance of identifying the presence of eating disorders in patients attending gastrointestinal services and the effects of eating disorders on the gastrointestinal tract. Advice on assessment and referral to appropriate services is outlined.

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