Woodside DB, Colton P, Staab R, Schreiber M, Sutandar-Pinnock K, Poynter B, Sacevich T
Weight restoration in a patient with anorexia nervosa on dialysis. [Case Reports, Journal Article]
Int J Eat Disord 2005 Dec; 38(4):380-2.
OBJECTIVE: We report a case of weight restoration in a patient with anorexia nervosa, end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring dialysis, and cardiac insufficiency.
METHOD: The technical challenges and ethical issues involved in her clinical management are reviewed. Renal insufficiency is a common complication of more severe anorexia nervosa.
RESULTS: Progression to renal failure, when it occurs, is most typically a terminal event. There are currently no published guidelines for monitoring the weight gain of patients undergoing dialysis.
CONCLUSION: We present a case of a patient who progressed from renal insufficiency to renal failure while in treatment for anorexia nervosa, and who was ultimately successfully weight restored while on renal dialysis.
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