
As reported by researchers from dailymail.co.uk recently discovered a new way to treat patients with anorexia and bulimia. This treatment uses a magnetic or called transcranial magnetic stimulation or rTMS.
The rTMS magnetic coil placed on the scalp which serves to stimulate the flow of electricity in the brain. This flow will relieve depression which became one of the main factors of anorexia and bulimia in a person.
"This therapy will only be used if other treatments such as medication and counseling are also not going well. Besides this therapy will also be useful for a long time where other therapies are usually only last 5-6 months," said Dr. Jonathan Downar, a psychiatrist from Canada.
Therefore, this therapy requires adequate medical equipment, then this treatment should only be performed in a hospital with a trusted medical personnel who are truly competent.