Bone mineral density scan in anorexia nervosa
after 2 years of underweight in adults
tests per year, UK, after 1 year of underweight in children and young people, after 2 years in adults
“Consider a bone mineral density scan: after 1 year of underweight in children and young people, or earlier if they have bone pain or recurrent fractures after 2 years of underweight in adults, or earlier if they have bone pain or recurrent fractures.”
NICE NG69, Eating disorders: recognition and treatment, recommendation 1.10.15, 2020-12-16
- Kind of source
- Clinical guideline
- Read on
- 2026-11-06
- Daily check
- Quote found at the source on 2026-11-06
- What to know
- Anorexia nervosa only. NICE gives no repeat interval.
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