ICD-11 · 6B80.2

Anorexia Nervosa in recovery with normal body weight

Among individuals who are recovering from Anorexia Nervosa and whose body weight is more than 18.5 kg/m2 for adults or over the fifth percentile for BMI-for-age for children and adolescents, the diagnosis should be retained until a full and lasting recovery is achieved, as indicated by the maintenance of a healthy weight and the cessation of behaviors aimed at reducing body weight independent of the provision of treatment (e.g., for at least 1 year after intensive treatment is withdrawn).

Differential diagnosis

When diagnosing Anorexia Nervosa in recovery with normal body weight, the following ICD-11 disorders should be considered in the differential diagnosis:

Frequently asked questions

What disorders are in the differential diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa in recovery with normal body weight?

The differential diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa in recovery with normal body weight (6B80.2) includes: Bulimia (6B81), Zespół unikania i ograniczania przyjmowania pokarmu (6B83), Zespół napadowego objadania się (6B82).

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