Excessive water intake with intoxication as a manifestation of anorexia nervosa
Gilbert, B.; Roche, J.F.; Palomera, S.; De Lumley, L.
Annales de Pediatrie 40(1): 41-43
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0066-2097 PMID: 8442645 Document Number: 415980
A case of anorexia nervosa revealed by water intoxication with severe hyponatremia is reported after a search of the literature demonstrated the rarity of such cases. Pathophysiological mechanisms involved are discussed. Hospitalization in a unit for adolescents in which pediatricians and psychiatrists work together allowed both prompt treatment of metabolic disorders and early management of anorexia nervosa, which is associated with improved prognosis.