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Eating disorders: Recognize early to prevent complications

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. 2005 October;72(10):895-896, 898-900, 902, 904-906
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ABSTRACTManagement of eating disorders can include psychotherapy, counseling, and medical therapy. Early diagnosis is critical. Medical therapy includes refeeding, educating, and encouraging the patient; identifying and treating any complications; prescribing an antidepressant agent when indicated; and scheduling frequent follow-up visits to monitor progress.