Anorexia nervosa and bulimia in adolescence: diagnosis and treatment Eating disorders in adolescents: diagnosis and treatment

Abstract

The increase in the incidence of eating disorders in adolescence and also in children increases the responsibility of the pediatrician in recognizing them. Early diagnosis is of fundamental importance, since it undoubtedly changes the long-term prognosis. The identification of other pathologies in the differential diagnosis is necessary. The approach is multidisciplinary and pediatricians are recommended to get involved in the treatment in different situations and at different critical moments of the disease. This article reviews the main clinical and therapeutic aspects of anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Adolescence; eating disorders; diagnosis; treatment