Disease Comparison
Compare similarities and differences between two diseases.
Anorexia Nervosa
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Treatments
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Acute Kidney Injury
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Treatments
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Overview
Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by restriction of food intake, significantly low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a disturbed perception of body weight or shape. People with anorexia may severely limit food, exercise excessively, or use other behaviors to lose weight. The disorder can affect nutrition, bones, the heart, hormones, and other body systems, and it can occur in people of different ages and backgrounds.
Acute Kidney Injury
Acute kidney injury is a sudden decline in kidney function that develops over hours or days. The kidneys may temporarily lose their ability to remove waste products and maintain normal fluid, electrolyte, and acid balance. Causes include severe dehydration, infection, reduced blood flow, urinary obstruction, and certain medicines or other kidney-injuring substances.
Symptoms
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Depressed Mood Loss of Appetite Weight LossOnly in Right Disease
Fatigue Urinary Incontinence Urinary RetentionCauses
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StressOnly in Right Disease
Chronic Disease Kidney DiseaseDiagnosis
Anorexia Nervosa
Diagnosis involves assessment of eating behavior, weight changes, thoughts about food and body image, and physical health. A healthcare professional may perform a physical examination and order tests to identify complications of inadequate nutrition or other causes of weight loss. Blood counts, electrolyte and kidney tests, liver and thyroid tests, protein measurements, urinalysis, electrocardiography, and bone-density testing may be used when appropriate. Psychological assessment also helps identify the characteristic eating and body-image concerns.
Acute Kidney Injury
Diagnosis involves identifying a sudden change in kidney function through blood and urine tests. Serum creatinine and urine output are important measures. Healthcare professionals may examine urine for blood, protein, infection, or other abnormalities and may use ultrasound or other imaging when obstruction is suspected. The medical history helps identify dehydration, infection, medicines, toxins, or other potential causes.
Prevention
Anorexia Nervosa
There is no guaranteed way to prevent anorexia nervosa, but early recognition of unhealthy eating behaviors and excessive concern about weight may allow treatment before severe complications develop. Healthy attitudes toward food, body image, and physical activity can be encouraged in families, schools, and healthcare settings. Avoiding harmful dieting practices and discussing persistent concerns about weight, eating, or body image with a qualified professional can support early identification. People recovering from an eating disorder benefit from continued medical and psychological follow-up.
Acute Kidney Injury
Preventing dehydration, promptly treating serious infections, maintaining appropriate blood pressure and circulation, and avoiding unnecessary exposure to kidney-injuring medicines can reduce risk. People taking medicines that may affect kidney function may require monitoring, particularly during illness or dehydration. Urinary obstruction should be evaluated promptly. Individuals with chronic medical conditions should follow their treatment and monitoring plans.
Risk Factors
Anorexia Nervosa
Risk factors include a strong concern about body weight or shape, negative self-image, perfectionistic or highly rule-focused behavior, anxiety disorders, and certain social or cultural pressures related to appearance. Eating difficulties during childhood or adolescence may also be associated with increased risk. Anorexia commonly begins during the preteen or teenage years or young adulthood and is more frequently diagnosed in females, although it can affect males and people of all ages.
Acute Kidney Injury
Risk is increased by older age, chronic kidney or heart disease, diabetes, severe infection, dehydration, major surgery, blood loss, low blood pressure, urinary obstruction, and exposure to medicines or substances that can injure the kidneys. Hospitalized and critically ill patients are particularly vulnerable. The risk depends on the severity and duration of the underlying problem.
Treatment
Anorexia Nervosa
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Acute Kidney Injury
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