How is anorexia treated?

How is anorexia treated?

There are many causes of loss of appetite.

With this diagnosis, a person does not complain of feeling hungry. In medical terms, the condition is called anorexia.

The most common causes of anorexia are:

  • Physical changes;
  • Emotional changes;
  • Health status;
  • Side effects of medication.

The method of treating anorexia is individual and depends on the cause. Blood tests or computer studies are prescribed for diagnosis.

The course of treatment may include the following:

  • You should eat regularly and in small portions throughout the day;
  • It is necessary to manage the disease or infection;
  • Drug therapy to stimulate appetite;
  • The doctor will inject a fluid saturated with vitamins and minerals into the body through intravenous manipulation (the procedure is commonly called a transfusion);
  • A dietitian can help you manage your ability to eat;
  • You may be prescribed vitamins or nutritional supplements;
  • You should see a dentist if you have a dental problem or toothache, because you will definitely not want to eat against the background of this complaint.

 

 

 

Source:

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/24228-loss-of-appetite