Severe hypophosphataemia during binge eating in anorexia nervosa.

Kaysar, N; Kronenberg, J; Polliack, M; Gaoni, B · Arch Dis Child · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A patient presented with severe hypophosphataemia that had been precipitated during binge eating. It was corrected by restricting the binges, and by hyperalimentation through a duodenal tube together with intravenous supplementation with sodium phosphate for a short period. Phosphate concentrations should be monitored in patients with severe anorexia complicated by bulimic episodes.

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