Self-mutilation, anorexia, and dysmenorrhea in obsessive compulsive disorder

Article Abstract:

A study of 19 female patients suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder and showing symptoms of dysorexia, dysmenorrhea and self-mutilation, to determine the reasons for self-mutilation, revealed that it released tension and gave them pleasure and a sense of well-being. Four observations were noted: the relationship between amenorrhea and self mutilation is unclear; self-harm is associated with a transient analgesic state; many patients report sexual or physical abuse in childhood; and there is a decrease in self-mutilation after administration of the serotonin reuptake blocker, CMI.

Psychological aspects, Analysis, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Self-mutilation, Self mutilation

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Marked ascites and serum carbohydrate antigen (CA) 125 elevation in a patient with anorexia nervosa

Article Abstract:

A case study of 28-year-old woman with a 4-year history of anorexia nervosa that abruptly developed massive ascites and moderate pedal edema associated with marked elevation of carbohydrate antigen (CA) 125, a serum tumor marker, is reported. However, findings initially suggested malignant disease within the abdominal cavity, particularly ovarian carcinoma.

Case studies, Anorexia nervosa, Ascites, Edema, Dropsy

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