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Alicia Helman Panko, AGNP is in Bel Air, MD specializing in gastroenterology (digestive system). Alicia Helman Panko, AGNP is affiliated with MedStar Harbor Hospital, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Health, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.
12 Medstar Boulevard Suite 170
Bel Air, MD 21015
1300 Bellona Avenue Suite B
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
9000 Franklin Square Drive Floor 2
Rosedale, MD 21237
Anorexia
Anorexia nervosa, commonly referred to as anorexia, is a disorder where people severely restrict the types and quantity of food they eat. People with anorexia have an extreme fear of eating and gaining weight, and may perceive weight loss as a way to achieve happiness. They may repeatedly weigh themselves or engage in harmful behaviors such as excessive exercise or starvation. Those with anorexia often find themselves preoccupied with food, but unable to consume a normal amount of it, resulting in symptoms such as:
-Abnormally low BMI (body mass index)
-Vitamin deficiency
-Fatigue
-Fainting
-Amenorrhea (lack of menstruation in women)
-Emaciation
-Poor wound healing
-Anemia
-Irregular heart rhythms
Anorexia may also cause bluish discoloration of the hands, brittle and falling out hair, yellowish skin, and lanugo (fine, downy hair). These physical symptoms are frequently accompanied by altered behaviors and emotions. Those with anorexia may feel compelled to hide their weight and actions from others. For example, someone with anorexia may wear oversized or baggy clothing to conceal weight loss or may deny hunger or lie about the amount of food that he or she consumes. Some people with anorexia may withdraw from social activities and may experience irritability and depression.
People of all ages, genders, and races may be diagnosed with anorexia; however, the condition affects more women than men. There is no single known cause for anorexia, but biological, psychological, and environmental factors may play a role. Athletes who participate in certain sports that emphasize body shape and size (such as ballet, figure skating, and wrestling) may be more likely to develop anorexia.
Anorexia has two subtypes that are referred to as the restrictive type and binge-purge type.
Restrictive type is the more frequently represented form of anorexia, involving the extreme restriction of food. Binge-purge type anorexia is food restriction accompanied by episodes of binging (eating large quantities of food) and purging (vomiting). Binge-purge type anorexia differs from bulimia as people with this type of anorexia severely limit calories and purge most of what they eat and are generally underweight, while those with bulimia are in a normal weight range. Left untreated, both types of anorexia have severe and life-threatening effects on health. Anorexia can lead to heart failure and even death.
Many people do not consciously develop anorexia, and have difficulty seeking treatment. For this reason, early detection and treatment helps with long-term recovery outcomes. Treatment for anorexia can vary from therapy visits to inpatient treatment, depending on the severity of a person's anorexia. Severe anorexia is typically treated in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, where patients increase their food consumption and gain weight under medical supervision. Eating disorder specialists provide therapy sessions and oversee a physical and mental treatment plan. Outpatient programs help patients return to a healthy weight through frequent talk therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions, specialized nutrition plans, and eating disorder support groups. Anorexia treatment aims to not only restore physical health and correct negative behaviors, but to also promote psychological well-being and self-confidence.
She has a state license in Maryland.
Licensed In: Maryland
Alicia Helman Panko, AGNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Alicia Helman Panko, AGNP appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Indemnity, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Medicare Advantage, MAMSI, AARP, HealthSpring, Coventry National Network PPO, Aetna, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Blue Choice, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Managed Choice POS, First Health, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, Medicare Fee for Service, Choice Fund PPO, CFBSBC Blue Preferred PPO, CFBCBS (NCA) Indemnity, M.D. IPA (HMO), Open HMO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), POS OA & OA Plus, MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan), Network OA, Innovation Health: PPO, Opoen HMO Option, CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO, CFBCBS EPO, Innovation Health: Indemnity, Innovation Health: POS, CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, Choice POS & Choice POS II, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, HealthyBlue PPO, United Student Resources, CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Open EPO Plus, Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, Open POS II, Innovation Health: POS Plus and PPO and PPO Plus.
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Ms. Alicia Panko's area of specialization is gastroenterology (digestive system). Areas of expertise for Ms. Panko include indigestion, polyps, and primary biliary cholangitis. Ms. Panko is professionally affiliated with MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, and MedStar Harbor Hospital. She seems to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Coventry, and Coventry Health Care Plans, as well as other insurance carriers.