Psychological or organic vomiting

The near-fatal occurrence of achalasia in a patient with pre-existing bulimia nervosa is described. The case emphasizes the critical importance of being alert to the development of new pathology in individuals with chronic symptoms, especially in the presence of psychological illness. It also raises...

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Veröffentlicht in:	European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology 2006-07, Vol.18 (7), p.781-783
Hauptverfasser:	Mohammed, Faiyaz, Whorwell, Peter J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Bulimia - complications Esophageal Achalasia - complications Esophageal Achalasia - diagnosis Esophagus - physiopathology Female Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen Humans Manometry Medical sciences Middle Aged Vomiting - etiology
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Zusammenfassung:	The near-fatal occurrence of achalasia in a patient with pre-existing bulimia nervosa is described. The case emphasizes the critical importance of being alert to the development of new pathology in individuals with chronic symptoms, especially in the presence of psychological illness. It also raises the possibility of an additional mechanism by which achalasia could be initiated.
ISSN:	0954-691X 1473-5687
DOI:	10.1097/01.meg.0000221851.32663.5b