Comorbid Schizophrenia and Anorexia nervosa in an adolescent male

Imran, Nazish and Rumesa, Fatima and Jamil, Farhat (2018) Comorbid Schizophrenia and Anorexia nervosa in an adolescent male. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 34 (5). ISSN 1681-715X

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Abstract

Schizophrenia is serious illness with high comorbidity of other psychiatric illnesses such as substance abuse disorders, depression and anxiety disorder. The dual diagnosis of schizophrenia and anorexia nervosa in an adolescent male is a rare occurrence and is understudied. The case presented is of a 12-year-old boy with complaints of auditory hallucinations, odd behaviors, paranoid delusions and suicidal attempt along with body image distortion, dread of fatness, food restriction and very low Body mass Index. This case report, describe the comorbidity of schizophrenia and anorexia nervosa by highlighting its assessment and treatment in light of available literature.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Eurolib Press > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 20 Apr 2023 11:16
Last Modified: 23 Jan 2024 04:16
URI: http://info.submit4journal.com/id/eprint/1658

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