Question

A 17-year-old girl with a BMI of 14, amenorrhoea and bradycardia presents with restrictive eating and fear of weight gain. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Urgent referral to a specialist eating disorders service with medical monitoring

Answer

Reassure and review in 3 months

Answer

Start Orlistat

Answer

Prescribe antidepressants only

Answer

Encourage dieting groups

Practice question

A 17-year-old girl with a BMI of 14, amenorrhoea and bradycardia presents with restrictive eating and fear of weight gain. What is the most appropriate management?