{"id":7097,"date":"2026-07-23T16:13:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T15:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/?p=7097"},"modified":"2026-07-23T16:15:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T15:15:35","slug":"anorexia-que-medico-devo-procurar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/en\/anorexia-que-medico-devo-procurar\/","title":{"rendered":"Anorexia: Which Doctor Should I See?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7097\" class=\"elementor elementor-7097\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e0ca7b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4e0ca7b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-487f6a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"487f6a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:285;45-329\"><strong>Short answer:<\/strong> For anorexia, the lead clinician is a psychiatrist (or a child and adolescent psychiatrist, in the case of children and adolescents) or a neuropsychiatrist, but effective treatment requires a multidisciplinary team \u2014 comprising psychologists, nutritionists and medical staff \u2014 and should begin as early as possible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cf8dae elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"5cf8dae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-87d2c88 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/en\/2026\/07\/23\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-calendar\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M12 192h424c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v260c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V204c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12zm436-44v-36c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48h-48V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H160V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v36c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h424c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>23 July 2026<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-406b8067 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"406b8067\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7387\" src=\"https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/anorexia-psiquiatria.webp\" alt=\"Mulher jovem com sinais de anorexia e fita m\u00e9trica sobre os olhos, representando a preocupa\u00e7\u00e3o com o peso e a necessidade de acompanhamento m\u00e9dico adequado (psiquiatria ou neuropsiquiatria) para tratar a anorexia.\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/anorexia-psiquiatria.webp 1536w, https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/anorexia-psiquiatria-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/anorexia-psiquiatria-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/anorexia-psiquiatria-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/anorexia-psiquiatria-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p><h2>Which Specialist Should I Book an Appointment With for Anorexia?<\/h2><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/en\/anorexia\/\"><strong>anorexia nervosa<\/strong><\/a> It is one of the psychiatric disorders characterised by <strong>higher mortality rate<\/strong> \u2014 and, at the same time, one of the most misunderstood.<\/p><p>It\u2019s not a diet taken to extremes, nor is it a phase, nor is it a matter of vanity. It\u2019s a <strong>serious illness<\/strong>, with its roots in the brain and behaviour, which puts the body at real risk.<\/p><p>There is also one factor that makes the whole situation more delicate: the <strong>denial of the illness itself<\/strong> (known as anosognosia) is a core symptom. Often, the person does not realise they are ill \u2014 and it is the family who first notice that something is wrong.<\/p><p>That is why the question <strong>\u201cwhich doctor should I see?\u201d<\/strong> It\u2019s so important.<\/p><p><strong>Knowing who to turn to<\/strong> \u2014 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">and do it early<\/span> \u2014 <strong>it could completely change the course of the disease<\/strong>.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7388\" src=\"https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/psiquiatra-no-tratamento-da-anorexia.webp\" alt=\"Ilustra\u00e7\u00e3o sobre o papel do psiquiatra e neuropsiquiatra no tratamento da anorexia nervosa, com s\u00edmbolos de sa\u00fade mental, acompanhamento m\u00e9dico e perturba\u00e7\u00f5es alimentares.\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/psiquiatra-no-tratamento-da-anorexia.webp 1536w, https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/psiquiatra-no-tratamento-da-anorexia-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/psiquiatra-no-tratamento-da-anorexia-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/psiquiatra-no-tratamento-da-anorexia-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/psiquiatra-no-tratamento-da-anorexia-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p><h2>The Psychiatrist: The Key Clinician in the Treatment of Anorexia<\/h2><p>Anorexia is, first and foremost, a <strong>psychiatric disorder<\/strong>. That is why the <strong>psychiatrist<\/strong> It is usually the doctor who takes the lead: they make the diagnosis, assess the severity and risk, and coordinate the treatment plan.<\/p><p>The psychiatrist also treats what is almost always <strong>accompanies<\/strong> anorexia.<\/p><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/en\/depressao\/\"><strong>depression<\/strong><\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/en\/ansiedade\/\"><strong>anxiety<\/strong><\/a> and the traces of <a href=\"https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/en\/toc\/\"><strong>obsessive-compulsive disorder<\/strong><\/a> are <strong>frequent companions<\/strong> \u2014 and, if left unaddressed, they hinder recovery.<\/p><h3>And what about children and teenagers?<\/h3><p>Anorexia often develops during adolescence.<\/p><p>In such cases, the appropriate doctor is the <strong>child psychiatrist<\/strong> \u2014 a specialist in child and adolescent mental health.<\/p><p>In such cases, the <strong>Family involvement is part of the treatment<\/strong>, and this is no minor detail: the approaches with the strongest evidence base for this age group place parents at the heart of the recovery process.<\/p><h2>Why One Doctor Is Rarely Enough: The Multidisciplinary Team<\/h2><p>Anorexia affects both the <strong>mind<\/strong>, o <strong>behaviour<\/strong>, and consequently the <strong>body<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Treating her well therefore requires several areas to work together:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Psychiatrist \/ Neuropsychiatry<\/strong> \u2014 diagnosis, risk management and clinical coordination.<\/li><li><strong>Family doctor<\/strong> \u2014 often the first point of contact and the one who makes the referral.<\/li><li><strong>Psychologist \/ Psychotherapist<\/strong> \u2014 a <a href=\"https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/en\/neuropsicologia\/\"><strong>psychotherapy<\/strong><\/a> It is one of the cornerstones of treatment, particularly cognitive-behavioural therapy tailored to eating disorders.<\/li><li><strong>Nutritionist<\/strong> \u2014 nutritional recovery and rebuilding a healthy relationship with food, in a safe environment.<\/li><li><strong>Internal medicine specialist or cardiologist<\/strong> \u2014 monitoring for physical complications, which can be serious.<\/li><\/ul><p>This team is often the <strong>the only effective way<\/strong> to address a condition that rarely has a single cause or a single solution.<\/p><div class=\"nota-importante\"><strong>Anorexia can become a medical emergency.<\/strong> Fainting, irregular heartbeat, extreme weakness or a rapid deterioration in physical condition require <strong>urgent assessment<\/strong>, without waiting for the next appointment. As denial of the illness is part of the condition, putting it off is a real risk \u2014 timely and early intervention <strong>saves lives<\/strong>.<\/div><h2>Where to Start When Someone Refuses Help<\/h2><p>One of the biggest obstacles in anorexia is <strong>to convince<\/strong> people who are ill and looking for help.<\/p><p>If the resistance is high, the <strong>GP<\/strong> It is often the most accessible starting point: you know the person, it meets with less resistance, and you can refer them to the right specialist.<\/p><p>Another option is to contact the <strong>SNS 24 helpline (808 24 24 24)<\/strong>, which helps guide you through the first steps. The important thing is not to let time slip by whilst waiting for it to \u201csort itself out\u201d \u2014 because that rarely happens.<\/p><div class=\"dica-valiosa\">If you are a relative of someone with anorexia, <strong>Avoid focusing the conversation on weight or food<\/strong>. Talk about what you\u2019ve noticed \u2014 the tiredness, the isolation, the worry they\u2019re feeling. Showing support rather than being critical reduces resistance and brings the person closer to taking that first step. It can also <strong>offer to accompany her<\/strong> at the first appointment.<\/div><h2>What Neuroscience Brings to Treatment<\/h2><p>Treatment that turns anorexia around is based on three pillars:<\/p><ol><li><strong>psychotherapy;<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>nutritional recovery;<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>medical care<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol><p>But neuroscience has discovered some methods (tools) <strong>additional<\/strong> in the treatment of the disease, particularly to manage the <strong>emotional distress<\/strong> member.<\/p><p>O <a href=\"https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/en\/neurofeedback-e-qeeg\/\"><strong>Neurofeedback<\/strong><\/a> It may be helpful in training the brain to regulate its own activity, helping to reduce anxiety and improve emotional regulation, which so often underlies the condition.<\/p><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/neuropsiquiatria.pt\/en\/estimulacao-magnetica-transcraniana\/\"><strong>Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)<\/strong><\/a> is, in the treatment of anorexia, an area that is still <strong>under investigation<\/strong>: the studies are very promising, but preliminary.<\/p><p>Its role is more robust when there is <strong>depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">associated<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 both conditions for which its effectiveness is well documented.<\/p><p>In <em>NeuroPsyque<\/em>, these options are always considered <strong>on a case-by-case basis<\/strong>, as part of a person-centred approach that focuses on resolving the root cause of the problem, rather than merely alleviating the symptoms presented.<\/p><div class=\"pontos-chave\"><h2>\ud83e\udde0 Key Points to Retain<\/h2><ul><li>Anorexia is a serious psychiatric disorder with one of the highest mortality rates \u2014 it is neither a diet nor a phase.<\/li><li>O <strong>psychiatrist or neuropsychiatrist<\/strong> (or <strong>child psychiatrist<\/strong>, in paediatric patients) is the lead doctor: they make the diagnosis, assess the risk and coordinate treatment.<\/li><li>Effective treatment is <strong>multidisciplinary<\/strong>: psychiatry, psychotherapy, nutrition and medical care.<\/li><li>Denial of the illness is a symptom \u2014 which is why the role of the family and early diagnosis are crucial.<\/li><li>Your GP and the SNS 24 helpline are good places to start when you\u2019re reluctant to seek help.<\/li><li>Psychotherapy and nutritional rehabilitation form the cornerstone; neurofeedback and EMT are useful complementary treatments, particularly in cases of comorbidity.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">FAQs \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2><h3>Can I go straight to a psychiatrist without seeing my GP first?<\/h3><p>Yes. If anorexia is already suspected, consulting a psychiatrist or child psychiatrist directly is a valid option and is often the quickest route. The GP is particularly useful as a first point of contact when there are doubts or resistance.<\/p><h3>Does anorexia only affect teenage girls?<\/h3><p>No. It is more common in girls and young women, but it also affects boys, men and people of all ages. This myth delays many diagnoses, because it leads to the symptoms being overlooked in other groups.<\/p><h3>What if the person doesn\u2019t realise they\u2019re ill?<\/h3><p>Denial is part of the illness. In such cases, family support is crucial: approach the person without judgement, focus on their health and wellbeing, and seek help from a GP or specialist who is used to dealing with this kind of resistance.<\/p><h3>Can Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation treat anorexia?<\/h3><p>EMT is a promising form of therapy, but is still under investigation as regards anorexia itself. Its benefits are more evident when there is associated depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder, where its effectiveness is well established \u2014 symptoms that are very common in anorexia. It should always be part of a specialist assessment.<\/p><h3>How long does treatment for anorexia take?<\/h3><p>There is no single timeframe \u2014 it depends on the severity, the duration of the condition and the support available. It is generally a lengthy process, but recovery is possible, and the earlier the intervention, the better the prognosis.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Resposta curta: para a anorexia, o m\u00e9dico central \u00e9 o psiquiatra (ou o pedopsiquiatra, no caso de crian\u00e7as e adolescentes) ou neuropsiquiatra, mas o tratamento eficaz exige uma equipa multidisciplinar \u2014 psicologia, nutri\u00e7\u00e3o e acompanhamento m\u00e9dico \u2014 e deve come\u00e7ar o mais cedo poss\u00edvel. Que Especialidade Devo Marcar para a Anorexia? 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