Anorexia Nervosa and Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome

When severe weight loss prevents weight gain.

• Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a condition where the small intestine becomes narrowed.

• Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is caused by severe weight loss and is a complication of anorexia.

• Superior mesenteric artery syndrome makes recovery from anorexia especially difficult.

Please read more here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-neuroscience-of-eating-disorders/202312/anorexia-nervosa-and-superior-mesenteric-artery