Treatment involves the doctors, the family and dietitians trying to help the patient regain a normal weight. Unfortunately, one-fifth of patients are still having problems 5 years later. Bulimia is another eating disorder. Patients with bulimia go on eating binges. They then try to offset the risk of putting on weight by making themselves vomit or using laxatives.
Treatment is psychological, but sometimes antidepressants are used.
The majority of patients recover.