Whether you are someone with an eating disorder wanting to understand what’s happening in your body, a family member searching for answers, or a clinician striving to provide the best care, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders and Undernutrition offers relatable case presentations, stories and metaphors, peer-reviewed literature, approachable scientific explanations, and practical strategies. This updated guide to the bestselling first edition is essential for anyone affected by eating disorders, disordered eating, dieting, and undernutrition due to complex medical problems and other issues, and features: Weight-inclusive philosophy - Comprehensive coverage of eating disorders - Chapters about "unmeasurable" medical issues such as mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) - Recognition of specific populations including athletes, those in (peri)menopause, and individuals with challenges like PTSD and ADHD "Dr G unites heart and science. Read this book!" Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach "Dr. G delivers a comprehensive, indispensable roadmap for navigating the intricate landscape of eating disorder treatment and recovery. This expanded edition tackles critical topics often overlooked elsewhere: the pervasive impact of weight stigma, the intersection of neurodiversity and eating disorders, the medical complexities of “atypical” anorexia, the unintended harm patients may encounter within healthcare systems, and more." Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDS-C, co-creator & co-author of Intuitive Eating "Sick Enough, Second Edition is a masterclass in what medical education has long been missing. Dr Gaudiani weaves science, clinical depth, and human compassion into a resource that should be required reading in every medical and mental health curriculum. At a time when eating disorders remain dangerously misunderstood, this book breaks barriers: medically, socially, and structurally, and offers a powerful call to action for providers, educators, and systems of care worldwide. As a physician and global advocate, I have rarely seen a book that so powerfully bridges clinical precision with deep humanity. Congratulations Dr G, on this amazing endeavor!" Eva Trujillo-ChiVacuan, MD, MET, FAED, CEDS, FAAP, Fiaedp CEO and co-founder, Comenzar de Nuevo, AC clinical professor, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, president, International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals "This second edition is an extraordinary, encyclopedic resource that distills nearly two decades of Dr Jennifer Gaudiani’s clinical wisdom into an accessible, richly sourced, and deeply compassionate guide to the medical complications of eating disorders and undernourishment. With case-based chapter bookends, concise summaries, and language that speaks fluently to both medical professionals and patients, this volume can be read cover to cover or consulted selectively to illuminate specific questions. From common complications to rare comorbidities and special populations, Gaudiani offers both breadth and depth in a work that is as clinically useful as it is humane." Cynthia Bulik, PhD, FAED, founding director University of North Carolina Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders "Dr Jennifer Gaudiani’s Sick Enough, Second Edition is a critical and timely contribution to the literature on eating disorders, offering a nuanced examination of their medical complexities. This expanded edition builds on the original with updated research and deeper exploration of emerging topics such as weight stigma, neurodiversity, ARFID, and the often-overlooked “unmeasurable” medical symptoms patients experience. Drawing on extensive clinical experience and current evidence, Dr Gaudiani advances a holistic, weight-inclusive, and trauma-informed model of care that integrates physical, psychological, and social dimensions of health. Through well-structured case studies, evidence-based analysis, and practical recommendations, the volume serves as an indispensable resource for clinicians, patients, and caregivers navigating the multifaceted challenges of eating disorder treatment." Debra K. Katzman, MD, FRCPC, FAED, FSAHM, professor of pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, senior associate Scientist, Research Institute, Hospital for Sick Children and pediatric lead, Eating Disorders Ontario "Sick Enough , Second Edition challenges the harmful belief that only certain bodies deserve eating disorder treatment and care. This book emphasizes that medical risk can exist at any size. Dr Gaudiani continues to offer compassionate, trauma-informed insight into the medical complications of disordered eating, bridging the gap between physical health and psychological care in her second edition. This book is a vital resource for clinicians, patients, and families seeking to understa