Anorexia nervosa in gastrointestinal practice

Abstract

Objectives: To characterize the demographic, psychosocial and prognostic features of patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) presenting to a gastroenterology service, and to compare them with patients presenting to an eating disorders unit. Methods: A retrospective study set in two centres providing a local and tertiary service for gastroenterology and eating disorders. The notes of 20 consecutive patients with AN from each centre were compared. Comparison was made with a control group of 20 consecutive patients with slow transit constipation presenting to a gastroenterology service. Results: Patients with AN who presented to a gastroenterology service were significantly older, had often seen a ..