Dissociative episode secondary to hypoglycemic state in anorexia nervosa: A case report
Objective: Hypoglycemic attack had been reported as one of the medical complications in anorexia nervosa. Method: We present a 25-year-old man who was diagnosed earlier with anorexia nervosa, presented with an episode of dissociative state during which he was caught for shoplifting. Results: In the...
| Published in: | International Journal of Eating Disorders |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2009
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| Online Access: | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-65749115014&doi=10.1002%2feat.20596&partnerID=40&md5=9fd594bd6d56d23d7c12ac0c9763777c |
| Summary: | Objective: Hypoglycemic attack had been reported as one of the medical complications in anorexia nervosa. Method: We present a 25-year-old man who was diagnosed earlier with anorexia nervosa, presented with an episode of dissociative state during which he was caught for shoplifting. Results: In the history, he had a few episodes of fainting spells, which are most possibly due to hypoglycemia. There was no evidence to suggest any misdeeds to support that the stealing was intentional. Discussion: Hypoglycemic attack may be common in anorexia nervosa, but this is a rare case with medico-legal implication. © 2008 by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. |
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| ISSN: | 1098108X |
| DOI: | 10.1002/eat.20596 |