Treat the medical complications of starvation. Use behavioral techniques to reward weight gain. Individual and group cognitive therapy to alter anorexic attitudes, enhance autonomy, and improve self-esteem. Family therapy may also be useful. Treat any associated mood disorder.
Some disorders display similar or sometimes even the same symptom.
The clinician, therefore, in his diagnostic attempt has to differentiate against the following disorders which one needs to be ruled out to establish a precise diagnosis. This page is better viewed 800x600 and is optimized for IE5.0 Netscape 4.0 or superior. All information here provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use information on this site to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.