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Severe Nutritional and Psychosocial Deficits in Avoidant/ Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): Case Report
Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi = Turkish Journal of Psychiatry
|October 14, 2021
Summary
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a recognized diagnosis. This case report details a 25-year-old female patient, highlighting diagnostic and management challenges for this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Eating Disorders
Background:
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a DSM-5 diagnosis and ICD-11 proposal.
- ARFID is characterized by persistent avoidance or restriction of food intake.
- Few cases of ARFID have been documented in scientific literature.
Observation:
- A case of ARFID in a 25-year-old female is presented.
- The patient exhibited significant challenges related to food intake.
- The presentation highlights the complexities of ARFID in adult patients.
Findings:
- The report discusses the diagnostic criteria and application for ARFID.
- Management strategies for ARFID are explored through this case study.
- The case underscores the need for further research into ARFID.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the limited body of knowledge on ARFID.
- Understanding diagnostic and management challenges can improve patient care.
- Further research is needed to refine diagnostic and treatment approaches for ARFID.
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