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J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry ; 45(9): 1068-1076, 2006 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16926614

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OBJECTIVES: The underlying mechanisms of reduced pain perception in anorexia nervosa (AN) are unknown. To gain more insight into the pathology, the authors investigated pain perception, autonomic function, and endocrine parameters before and during successful treatment of adolescent AN patients. METHOD: Heat pain perception was assessed in 15 female adolescent AN patients and matched controls. Results were correlated with autonomic and endocrine parameters (free triiodothyronine, free cortisol). Autonomic function was studied using heart rate variability and pupillary light reflex assessment. To investigate the influence of therapy on these parameters, data were obtained at three different time points. RESULTS: Heat pain thresholds were significantly increased in the acute state and decreased after weight had been regained for 6 months. Similarly, an increased parasympathetic tone was present in the acute state only. The relative amplitude of the pupillary light reflex showed a positive correlation to pain thresholds over time and predicted disease progression. In addition, the authors found a negative correlation between increased pain thresholds and low free cortisol. CONCLUSION: Increased pain thresholds are associated with increased parasympathetic tone and a hypothyroid state in AN. This may either indicate common central mechanisms or suggest a causative interaction.


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Anorexia Nervosa/epidemiology , Anorexia Nervosa/therapy , Attitude to Health , Heart Rate/physiology , Pain/epidemiology , Pain/psychology , Adolescent , Anorexia Nervosa/diagnosis , Body Mass Index , Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders , Electrocardiography , Female , Humans , Pain Measurement
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