Possible acceleration of alcoholic cirrhosis in a patient with bulimia

Article Abstract:

The rapid development of alcoholic cirrhosis in a bulimic and alcoholic patient, indicates the possible role of the eating disorder in accelerating the development of liver cirrhosis. Other possible predisposing factors include alcohol abuse and obesity. The numerous complications of the case illustrate the possibility of an interaction between eating disorders and alcoholism in rapid acceleration of cirrhosis. The association between liver damage and eating disorders is discussed. The need for prompt and aggressive treatment of eating disorders and comorbid alcohol abuse is emphasized.

Physiological aspects, Alcoholism, Liver cirrhosis

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Complete recovery from intractable bulimia nervosa by the surgical cure of primary hyperparathyroidism

Article Abstract:

A 29-year-old single Japanese woman who had been suffering from bulimia nervosa (BN) for 10 years had surgery to remove a parathyroid tumour. After this, her eating habits became normal without special psychiatric treatment. This is the first documented case of a connection between BN and primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). Depressive symptoms are common in BN, but PHPT is a physical and biochemical disorder. However, there is strong evidence of a high incidence of psychiatric problems in PHPT patients.

Hyperparathyroidism

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A DRD4/BDNF gene-gene interaction associated with maximum BMI in Bulimia Nervosa

Article Abstract:

A study focusing on the role of the dopamine D4 receptor gene (DRD4) and the brain derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) gene and their role in promoting weight gain in women with Bulimia Nervosa is conducted. Findings confirm the hypothesis about the role played by DRD4 and BDNF in weight gain in women.

Health aspects, Analysis, Causes of, Genetic aspects, Weight gain, Body mass index, Dopamine receptors, Clinical report

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