A 17-year-old girl with BMI 16 kg/m2 presents with amenorrhoea, bradycardia and intense fear of weight gain. She severely restricts intake and exercis...

Question

A 17-year-old girl with BMI 16 kg/m2 presents with amenorrhoea, bradycardia and intense fear of weight gain. She severely restricts intake and exercises excessively. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Arrange urgent multidisciplinary assessment and consider inpatient care

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Advise dieting is normal in adolescence and discharge

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Start weight-loss medication

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Prescribe high-dose steroids to increase appetite

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Refer only for cosmetic counselling

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Anorexia nervosa

A 17-year-old girl with BMI 16 kg/m2 presents with amenorrhoea, bradycardia and intense fear of weight gain. She severely restricts intake and exercises excessively. What is the most appropriate management?