How to deal with obsession with weight loss and extreme thinning similar to anorexia?

Patient's question:

Feeling unwell, what's going on? How to deal with addiction to weight loss and extreme thinning like anorexia?

Doctor's answer:

If a patient excessively controls their diet, they may experience relapse of anorexia nervosa. Such patients typically use methods like dieting to maintain their weight and keep it below normal standards. They often suffer from malnutrition, catabolism, and endocrine disorders. Women may also experience menstrual disorders again. In severe cases, patients may relapse into electrolyte imbalances and physical debilitation.

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