Severe hypophosphataemia during binge eating in anorexia nervosa

Arch Dis Child. 1991 Jan;66(1):138-9. doi: 10.1136/adc.66.1.138.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anorexia Nervosa / blood*
  • Anorexia Nervosa / complications
  • Anorexia Nervosa / therapy
  • Bulimia / blood*
  • Bulimia / complications
  • Enteral Nutrition
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Phosphates / blood*

Substances

  • Phosphates