1st April 2022

An 18-year old patient displays an excessive preoccupation with body weight, binge eating and compensatory behaviours to prevent weight gain

An 18-year old patient displays an excessive preoccupation with body weight, binge eating and compensatory behaviours to prevent weight gain. She is diagnosed with bulimia nervosa and is commenced on CBT and nutritional support. Despite this she continues to binge and purge, and a decision is made to commence adjunctive pharmacotherapy.

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