The Impact of Body Weight Changes on the Hematologic Complications in Eating Disorders: A Case Report and Literature Review
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Abstract
Gelatinous marrow transformation (GMT) is a frequently encountered hematologic condition in those with malnutrition that results in reduced peripheral blood counts. Although malnutrition is frequently implicated as a contributor toward development of GMT, the nutritional impact toward its development and the associated reduced peripheral blood counts are poorly elucidated. Furthermore, the direct impact of nutritional rehabilitation toward resolution of this complication is not well researched. A case report of a malnourished woman whose anemia normalized solely due to weight restoration and a literature review of the hematological abnormalities associated with disordered eating are presented herein.
Written by
Dennis Gibson, MD, FACP, CEDS
Dennis Gibson, MD, FACP, CEDS serves as the Clinical Operations Director at ACUTE. Dr. Gibson joined ACUTE in 2017 and has since dedicated his clinical efforts to the life-saving medical care of…
Written by
Adam Leggett, MA
Adam has spent the last 13 years of his career working in the field of eating disorders in various capacities. As someone in recovery, and a trained clinician with many years working in eating…
Written by
Philip S. Mehler, MD, FACP, FAED, CEDS
Dr. Mehler founded ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders & Severe Malnutrition in 2001. He began his career at Denver Health more than 35 years ago and was formerly its Chief of Internal Medicine and…
