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El diagnóstico médico contra el diagnóstico del TCA

CE Hours 1.5

About this course

Cuando se habla de trastornos de la conducta alimentaria, se podría pensar que su diagnóstico siempre es claro. Diferentes sistemas médicos, como gastroenterología, endocrinología, reumatología, psiquiatría, obstetricia y ginecología, entre muchos otros, pueden estar involucrados en los signos y síntomas que presenta el/la paciente. El motivo de esta presentación es exponer las dificultades que pueden surgir a la hora de diagnosticar los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria. Pueden surgir opiniones diferentes por parte de otros profesionales médicos, del paciente y de su familia. Todos los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria pueden confundirse con otras patologías si se atienden con profesionales que no son capaces de detectar las diferencias entre dichas patologías y un TCA, lo que puede llevar a un diagnóstico erróneo de la enfermedad. Casi el 80 % de los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria pasan desapercibidos. Durante esta presentación,
podrá determinar algunas herramientas precisas que harán que el diagnóstico sea innegable. Tras la presentación, los participantes serán capaces de comprender las dificultades que pueden encontrar los profesionales de la salud mental en el momento del diagnóstico de un trastorno de la conducta alimentaria, identificar los signos y síntomas precisos que nos inclinan más hacia un diagnóstico de TCA que hacia un diagnóstico médico, y comparar los signos y síntomas comunes de los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria que pueden parecerse a otros diagnósticos médicos. Utilizaremos un caso real que llegó a la consulta presentando diferentes signos y síntomas, todos los cuales podrían haber dado lugar a diagnósticos diferentes. Por ejemplo: Fatiga, fluctuación de peso: sistema endocrino, esto puede confundirse con problemas de tiroides y de cortisol. Ausencia de menstruación, ascitis en la región pélvica: el ginecólogo-obstetra puede confundirlo con el síndrome de ovario poliquístico, la endometriosis y la ascitis en la región pélvica, que puede estar causada por una enfermedad inflamatoria pélvica. Dolor de estómago y vómitos: Gastroenterología, esto puede confundirse con intolerancias alimentarias, gastritis, hernias, colitis. Debilidad muscular: reumatología, cualquier trastorno autoinmune como artritis, miastenia gravis, etc. Diagnóstico diferencial: anorexia Nervosa, anorexia atípica, trastorno depresivo mayor y, posteriormente, Trastorno de Conversión, que puede manifestarse con debilidad, parálisis, movimientos anormales, temblores y dificultad para tragar, todos ellos síntomas que pueden estar presentes en los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria. Nota: La versión de esta sesión que se incluye en el simposio virtual tiene una duración de 2 horas en lugar de 1.5 horas. Ambas sesiones seguirán otorgando 1.5 créditos de formación continua.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the complexities ED professionals might encounter when making an eating disorder diagnosis.
  • Identify precise signs and symptoms that make us more drawn to a ED diagnosis vs. a medical diagnosis.
  • Describe the similarities between an ED diagnosis and several different pathologies (such as endometriosis, colitis, food intolerance, and juvenile arthritis).

Learning Levels

  • All levels
  • Spanish

Course Instructor(s)

  • Zuleika E. Morillo de Nieto, PhD

    La Dra. Morillo es Profesora de psiquiatría infantil en la especialidad de pediatría y Psiquiatra de la Clínica Infantil Hospital Dr. Robert Reíd Cabral, así como catedrática de la Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) y La universidad Católica de Santo Domingo. Es Director clínico del Servicio Médico Psicopedagógico C.P. Enmanuel. y Ex-Consultor de Consejo Nacional de la niñez, CONANI. Coordinador del Capítulo de Psiquiatría Infanto Juvenil de la Sociedad Dominicana de Psiquiatría y Miembro de la Sociedad Europea de Psiquiatría y Psicoterapia Infanto Juvenil. Vicepresidente de FLAPIA. Delegada de la LILAPETDAH para Rep. Dominicana. Miembro de la IAEDP

  • Paola Francesca Contreras, Medical Doctor, Master in Nutrition and Eating Disorders

    Dra. Paola Francesca Contreras Morales graduada de medicina en la Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) en Santo Domingo, RD, con mención en investigación. Cuenta con Máster en la Universidad Europea de Madrid en Trastornos de la Conducta Alimentario y Obesidad. Maestría en Nutrición y Alimentación en Universidad de Barcelona instituto de formación continua. Líder implementador en el Body Image Program. Entrenamiento en Manejo Integrativo de los Trastornos de la conducta alimentaria. Certificación en Intuitive Eating. Certificación en Low Fodmap Diet para pacientes con IBS en Monash University.

References

  • Fichter, M. M., & Quadflieg, N. (2021). Eating and feeding disorders: New developments. Der Nervenarzt, 92(11), 1203-1213. doi:10.1007/s00115-021-01191-0
  • Popiołek-Kalisz, J., Teter, M., Kozak, G., Powrózek, T., Mlak, R., Sobieszek, G., ... & Małecka-Massalska, T. (2021). Potential bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) parameters in prediction muscle strength in women with anorexia nervosa. The World Journal of Biological Psychiatry, 22(3), 203-213. doi:10.1080/15622975.2020.1774652
  • Casper, R. C. (2020). Might starvation-induced adaptations in muscle mass, muscle morphology and muscle function contribute to the increased urge for movement and to spontaneous physical activity in anorexia nervosa?. Nutrients, 12(7), 2060. doi:10.3390/nu12072060

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Content

  • Recording
    2 parts
    • El diagnóstico médico contra el diagnóstico del TCA | Medical Diagnosis vs Eating Disorder Diagnosis
    • El diagnóstico médico contra el diagnóstico del TCA | Medical Diagnosis vs Eating Disorder Diagnosis
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    Joint Accreditation (JA)

    In support of improving patient care, CE Learning Systems is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

  • Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

  • Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, CE Learning Systems is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive up to 1.5 clinical continuing education credits.

  • American Psychological Association

    American Psychological Association (APA)

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

  • Nurses (ANCC) Credit Designation Statement (ANCC)

    Successful completion of this program qualifies for up to 1.5 contact hours for nurses.

  • Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation Statement (ACCME)

    CE Learning Systems designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • Commission on Dietetic Registration

    Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

    Completion of this RD/DTR profession-specific or IPCE activity awards CPEUs (1 IPCE credits = 1 CPEU). If the activity is dietetics related but not targeted to RDs or DTRs, CPEUs may be claimed which are commensurate with participation in contact hours (1 hour/60 minutes = 1 CPEU). RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Logs. Performance Indicator selection is at the learner’s discretion.

  • National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)

    iaedp™ is approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), provider number 5912.

  • New York Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy (NYEDMFT)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MFT-0045.

  • New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology (NYEDPSY)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #PSY-0016.

  • New York Education Department Board for Licensed Psychoanalysts (NYSEDLP)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychoanalysts as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #P-0031.

  • New York Education Department for Licensed Mental Health Counselors (NYSEDLMHC)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0072.

  • New York Education Department Board of Creative Arts Therapy (NYSEDCAT)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board of Creative Arts Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #CAT-0008

  • New York Education Department's State Board for Social Work (NYEDSW)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #0060.

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  • Publication Date
    Feb 15th, 2026
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