How long can someone live with anorexia nervosa?

Patient's question:

Overeating leads to anorexia, feeling nauseous and wanting to vomit at the sight of food. How long can someone with anorexia nervosa live?

Doctor's answer:

Neurotic anorexia is highly harmful to the human body, with a mortality rate of about 10%, and it is also difficult to treat during the patient's recovery period. Therefore, it is important to diagnose and treat it in a timely manner. Medication treatment and behavioral intervention treatment can be adopted. In addition, the coordination of mental and psychological treatment is also very important. The treatment period is long, and patients should seek treatment in regular tertiary hospitals.

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