Eating Disorders - Neurobiological Correlates
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 12
Abstract
Abstract: Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa are severe psychiatric disorders with high mortality. The symptamatology of these diordera varies. Understanding the neurobiological correlates of these disorders help in better understanding of the disease and will be helpful in better treatment of these disorders. This article reviews about the neurobiological and brain structural abnormalities seen in these disorders. Keywords:Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa,CRH,Serotonin,Dopamine.
Authors and Affiliations
Karthik eyan, Sidhartha Bharathy, Priya Sivashankar, S. Nambi
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