A specific association between laxative misuse and suicidal behaviours in patients with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
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Abstract | :
Eating disorders (ED) are associated with an in increased risk of suicidal behaviours. Laxative abuse might alter the gut-brain axis signaling, that might be implicated in the pathophysiology of suicide. This study aims to determine the association between laxative misuse and suicide attempt (SA) and suicidal ideation (SI) in patients with ED. |
Year of Publication | :
2021
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Journal | :
Eating and weight disorders : EWD
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Date Published | :
2021
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ISSN Number | :
1124-4909
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URL | :
https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40519-021-01180-x
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DOI | :
10.1007/s40519-021-01180-x
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Short Title | :
Eat Weight Disord
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