Eating Disorders: Malnutrition Tests
Eating Disorders: Malnutrition TestsSkip to the navigationTopic OverviewAs a part of the physical exam for
eating disorders, a doctor may order
certain tests to see whether your body is generally healthy. These may include
blood or urine tests to check: - Electrolyte levels. Electrolytes are
minerals, such as potassium, calcium, and sodium. A severe imbalance of
electrolytes can lead to seizures, an irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, and
other problems.
- Levels of iron, sugar, protein, and
fat.
- The function of the kidneys, liver, and
thyroid gland.
- Levels of certain
hormones, such as
luteinizing hormone (LH) and
follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in women and
testosterone in men.
- Levels of
vitamins and
minerals in the body.
A doctor may also test whether you have difficulty
digesting certain foods, such as milk and dairy products. CreditsByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerW. Stewart Agras, MD, FRCPC - Psychiatry Current as of:
May 3, 2017 Last modified on: 8 September 2017
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