Anorexia nervosa in adolescent male: A case report

Abstract

The prevalence of the Eating Disorders (TCA) in men is different according to the clinic and the age. It is accepted that the 8-10% of the global cases would correspond to these. Nevertheless, there are differences between anorexia, which would correspond to these amounts, and bulimia, that could be more frequent. According to the age, in prepuberales groups the prevalence would reach the 25-30% between the 11-13 years and would descend to the 15-20% between the 13-14 years. It believes that they have increased the cases in these groups with a proportionally greater increase for the men. The TCA are frequent mass media subject and they are always associated the woman, which can influence in men who suffer the disease that could feel stigmatized and don't look for help. Multiple studies and clinical tests with diverse psychopharmacologic treatments have been made, obtaining different answers and non conclusive results. In any case, the psychopharmacology constitutes the election treatment although they can be necessary in different subgroups and according to the evolutionary moment, never 75 like unique treatment. A multimodal therapeutic exposition is required that includes behavioural programs, nutritional recovery, cognitive therapies and familiar boarding.