**5. Treatment for anorexia nervosa**

Goals of treatment include restoring the person to a healthy weight, treating emotional issues such as low self-esteem, correcting distorted thinking patterns, and developing long-term behavioral changes.

Treatment for anorexia recovery is paramount for person who is dealing with medical complications as a result starvation, such as gastrointestinal distress, cardiovascular disorders such as low blood pressure, dehydration, and more. Psychological complications that would entail higher levels of care include urges to suicidal ideation or self-harm.

For a person recovering from anorexia nervosa and is medically stable, intensive medical intervention might not be necessary. Residential treatment for anorexia nervosa may be an appropriate level of care, this treatment may also be ideal for individual who is recuperating from anorexia nervosa but is mentally retarded and

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could not respond to partial hospitalization or outpatient treatment. The rehabilitation process for anorexia nervosa is a complex process, residential treatment can be a better choice for a person who is in need of multidisciplinary care for recovery. Treatment options will vary depending on the individual's needs, treatment most often involves a combination of the following treatment methods:

