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Important points in the history

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The following points should be covered when taking a history from a patient with suspected eating disorder:

  • current weight expressed as the body mass index
  • eating and weight history
  • methods used by the patient to control weight
  • presence of bingeing
  • other psychiatric illnesses
  • mental state examination
  • menstrual history
  • general medical history
  • medication history

Reference:

  • 1) Winston, AP, Palmer, RL. (2000). Eating disorders. Medicine International; 28(4): 41-5.

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