Abstract: Individuals with eating disorders are known to use different strategies to reduce weight either by restrictive or purging behavior. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that is predominately treated with psychotherapy. Cultural and religious beliefs could influence eating disorders. Here, we report a challenging case of acute anorexia nervosa management with contraindicated religious fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.
Keywords: Anorexia, Bulimia, Nervosa, fasting, eating disorder, religious fasting, body weight.
Title: Case Report: Religious Fasting and Management Difficulties in Anorexia Nervosa
Author: Sumayah Aljhani
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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