Eating Disorders
4 Citations•2022•
Blair Uniacke, B. Walsh
Annals of Internal Medicine
The diagnosis, medical assessment, and treatment of the most common eating disorders are reviewed, with a focus on binge eating and bulimia.
Abstract
Eating disorders are common behavioral disorders associated with substantial psychological and physical morbidity and mortality. Persons with eating disorders frequently present to primary care providers, who may also be responsible for their general medical management. This article reviews the diagnosis, medical assessment, and treatment of the most common eating disorders.