14th February 2025

A 16-year student is often found pacing the corridors at school and has been caught with laxatives in her school bag on several occasions.

A 16-year student is often found pacing the corridors at school and has been caught with laxatives in her school bag on several occasions. She has lost 7 kg in 4 months and her periods have recently stopped so her mother has taken her to the GP.

Which of the following is commonly seen in blood tests in the likely underlying disorder?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.