Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 3, 2026

Using the Activity-based Anorexia Rodent Model to Study the Neurobiological Basis of Anorexia Nervosa
Published on: October 22, 2015
Comorbid Schizophrenia and Anorexia nervosa in an adolescent male
Nazish Imran1, Fatima Rumesa2, Farhat Jamil3
1Dr. Nazish Imran, MBBS, FRCPsych, MRCPsych (London). Associate Professor, Department of Child & Family Psychiatry, King Edward Medical University/Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
Abstract:
Schizophrenia is serious illness with high comorbidity of other psychiatric illnesses such as substance abuse disorders, depression and anxiety disorder. The dual diagnosis of schizophrenia and anorexia nervosa in an adolescent male is a rare occurrence and is understudied. The case presented is of a 12-year-old boy with complaints of auditory hallucinations, odd behaviors, paranoid delusions and suicidal attempt along with body image distortion, dread of fatness, food restriction and very low Body mass Index. This case report, describe the comorbidity of schizophrenia and anorexia nervosa by highlighting its assessment and treatment in light of available literature.
Related Concept Videos
Anorexia Nervosa
Symptoms and Physical Effects
Individuals with anorexia nervosa commonly exhibit extreme...
Schizophrenia
Bulimia Nervosa
Biological Causes of Schizophrenia
Genetic Factors in Schizophrenia
The genetic basis of schizophrenia is strongly supported by family and twin...
Psychological and Sociocultural Causes of Schizophrenia
Cognitive Development During Adolescence

