A Visual Guide to Understanding Eating Disorders
What is an Eating Disorder?
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Eating disorders are illnesses in which people overeat, starve, or engage in other unhealthy behaviors related to eating and weight.These disorders such as binge eating, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia , is not just bad practice. They interfere with daily life and can lead to serious health problems if left untreated.
What is Binge Eating Disorder? 2/25
Extreme binge eating episodes are the hallmark of this disease, which is the most common eating disorder. People who struggle with this are usually overweight or obese – male or female. Unlike bulimia, this condition does not cause vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise. Although it can occur at any age, it is most often diagnosed in middle age. It can cause type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. symptoms of binge eating
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Many of us overeat at times. Binge eating is different. People describe feeling out of control when they eat too much. During the binge, you may eat earlier than usual. They eat until they are painfully full, or they binge when they are not hungry. Many people with binge eating disorder say that stress, anxiety, depression, or boredom can trigger binge eating. Symptoms of binge eating:
hindrance
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It is common for people with binge eating disorder to feel guilty, ashamed, or depressed after binge eating. Many people with bulimia hide their behavior out of guilt and shame, making diagnosis difficult.
Symptoms of binge eating:
weight change
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It is not uncommon for people with binge eating disorder to experience weight fluctuations by trying to diet in between binge eating disorders. not in Diagnose bulimia
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Most people with bulimia hide their binge eating even from close family members, so it can be difficult to get a diagnosis.One of the signs is her binge eating more than once a week for the past three months. I overeat. Diagnosis may also include a physical examination and discussion of diet, medical history, and family history.
treat binge eating disorder
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Successful treatment comes from a combination of approaches. Talking to a therapist, especially cognitive behavioral therapy, can help change unhealthy eating habits and thought patterns. Nutrition education, family counseling, and self-help groups can help. A weight loss program can also help curb binge eating in the long term. If depression is a problem, your doctor may prescribe antidepressants.
What is anorexia?
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People with anorexia nervosa have an irrational fear of gaining weight and can become dangerously thin. It is most common in women and girls, but can also affect boys and men. It can begin after a life change, a traumatic event, or a desire to excel in a sport such as gymnastics or cross-country her running. Anorexia is a serious health problem, but with support and proper treatment, people can recover.
Symptoms of anorexia:
fast weight loss
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People with anorexia go to great lengths to lose weight. Besides overeating, you may also exercise compulsively or take diet pills. Taking pills to urinate (diuretics) or to have a bowel movement (laxatives) are other unhealthy strategies for maintaining weight. People can lose weight even with hunger symptoms.
Symptoms of anorexia:
obsession with food
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With anorexia, food becomes an obsession. People may eat very little, but they are always thinking about food. They can carefully portion their food, eat very small portions of restricted foods, count calories, and weigh food before eating. You may not eat anything and just move the food around the plate.
Symptoms of anorexia:
wrong body image
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People with anorexia may be dangerously thin, but they still think they are fat. They are often very self-critical. Anorexia can partially arise from perfectionism. But the urge for the ''perfect'' body can get out of control, unhealthy, and even life-threatening.
Anorexia:
Other symptoms
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Physical symptoms of anorexia include:
• Brittle hair and nails
• yellowing of the skin;
• Growth of fine hair all over the body
• sensitive to cold
• Constipation
• Slow reaction or lethargy
Lack of menstruation
Long-term problems may include anemia, bone loss, heart damage, organ failure, and death.
diagnose anorexia
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Anorexia can be life-threatening, so it's important to get it diagnosed as soon as possible. In general, anorexia can be diagnosed when a person weighs less than 85% of what is considered normal, has a strong fear of gaining weight, and has a severely distorted body image. Doctors may do tests to rule out other disorders before confirming the diagnosis of anorexia.
suicide warning sign
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People with anorexia may also be suffering from depression, anxiety, or substance abuse and may have suicidal thoughts. If so, don't wait. Call 911 or the National Suicide Hotline.
800-273-TALK (800-273-8255). Warning signs include talking about death or suicide, withdrawing from friends and loved ones, and engaging in risky behavior.
Anorexia Treatment:
hospitalization
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Hospitalization may be required for people with serious health complications, dangerously underweight, or thoughts of self-harm. Hospital stays are usually short. Outpatient programs are common, going to an appointment during the day and staying at home at night. This approach is usually less disruptive to a person's daily life.
Anorexia Treatment:
treatment
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Treatment of anorexia has three goals:
Restore a healthy weight, treat mental health problems, and reduce unhealthy thoughts and behaviors that can lead to relapses. Family therapy involving parents can help children and adolescents with anorexia. Treatment of anorexia in adults is more difficult. This treatment can be combined with other treatments. Diet and nutrition advice is important in any approach.
Anorexia Treatment:
drag
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Antidepressants and other medications are often prescribed to people with anorexia to treat underlying mood problems.
Some people get better with medication, others relapse. Studies have found that a combination approach of medication and therapy is more effective than therapy alone.
What is bulimia?
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Binge eating and emptying are hallmarks of bulimia. Anyone can develop bulimia at any time, but 85% to 90% of bulimia sufferers are female and often occur during teenage years or young adulthood. Factors that play a role include stressful life events, biology, culture and habits within the family, and social pressure to be thin. Good news:
Binge eating is not a life sentence. Therapy can break the binge-purge cycle.
Binge Eating Symptoms:
food and washing
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Binge eaters eat large amounts of food very quickly and then compensate by vomiting, taking laxatives (laxatives), and exercising excessively. , which can occur several times a week or multiple times a day. People say that when they eat, they get out of control and hide it out of shame. Binge Eating Symptoms:
obsession with weight
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In contrast to anorexia, people with bulimia are usually of normal weight or slightly overweight. But they are very afraid of gaining weight. In a sick grip, a person of normal weight and height can believe they are actually terribly overweight, known as a distorted body image. It can also lead to abuse of
Binge Eating Symptoms:
depression
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Binge eating is not just a nutritional problem. For many people, the binge-depletion cycle is an attempt to control negative emotions. It is common for people with bulimia to suffer from depression, anxiety, or substance abuse. Binge eaters tend to be moody, irritable, and withdrawn from friends and family.
Bulimia:
Other symptoms
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Physical effects of binge eating include:
• Chronic sore throat
• Worn tooth enamel
• swollen salivary glands on cheeks
• Heartburn
• Constipation and other digestive problems
•dehydration
• Irregular
• Imbalance of blood minerals (electrolytes)
An electrolyte imbalance can lead to heart problems.
Diagnose bulimia
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To diagnose bulimia, your doctor will ask about your history of binge eating and emptying. Many people deny and hide this behavior, making it difficult to get a diagnosis and appropriate treatment. If you suspect you have binge eating, talk to your doctor. The sooner bulimia is treated, the more likely it is to make a full recovery.
conversation and support
24/25
If you think someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder, don't be afraid to speak up. Raise your concerns respectfully and avoid guilt or blame. Focus on the specific behavior that bothers you and encourage the person to get help. You can't force people to change, but you can let them know you support them.
treat bulimia
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Treatment of bulimia is most effective when the treatments are combined and personalized. Nutrition counseling and therapy can help you shape a healthy diet and develop a better relationship with food and diet. Fluoxetine is FDA-approved to treat the symptoms of binge eating. Certain other antidepressants that affect the chemical serotonin, such as sertraline, have also shown value in treating binge eating.
1/25
Eating disorders are illnesses in which people overeat, starve, or engage in other unhealthy behaviors related to eating and weight.These disorders such as binge eating, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia , is not just bad practice. They interfere with daily life and can lead to serious health problems if left untreated.
What is Binge Eating Disorder? 2/25
Extreme binge eating episodes are the hallmark of this disease, which is the most common eating disorder. People who struggle with this are usually overweight or obese – male or female. Unlike bulimia, this condition does not cause vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise. Although it can occur at any age, it is most often diagnosed in middle age. It can cause type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. symptoms of binge eating
25.3
Many of us overeat at times. Binge eating is different. People describe feeling out of control when they eat too much. During the binge, you may eat earlier than usual. They eat until they are painfully full, or they binge when they are not hungry. Many people with binge eating disorder say that stress, anxiety, depression, or boredom can trigger binge eating. Symptoms of binge eating:
hindrance
25.4
It is common for people with binge eating disorder to feel guilty, ashamed, or depressed after binge eating. Many people with bulimia hide their behavior out of guilt and shame, making diagnosis difficult.
Symptoms of binge eating:
weight change
25.5
It is not uncommon for people with binge eating disorder to experience weight fluctuations by trying to diet in between binge eating disorders. not in Diagnose bulimia
25.06
Most people with bulimia hide their binge eating even from close family members, so it can be difficult to get a diagnosis.One of the signs is her binge eating more than once a week for the past three months. I overeat. Diagnosis may also include a physical examination and discussion of diet, medical history, and family history.
treat binge eating disorder
25.7
Successful treatment comes from a combination of approaches. Talking to a therapist, especially cognitive behavioral therapy, can help change unhealthy eating habits and thought patterns. Nutrition education, family counseling, and self-help groups can help. A weight loss program can also help curb binge eating in the long term. If depression is a problem, your doctor may prescribe antidepressants.
What is anorexia?
25.8
People with anorexia nervosa have an irrational fear of gaining weight and can become dangerously thin. It is most common in women and girls, but can also affect boys and men. It can begin after a life change, a traumatic event, or a desire to excel in a sport such as gymnastics or cross-country her running. Anorexia is a serious health problem, but with support and proper treatment, people can recover.
Symptoms of anorexia:
fast weight loss
25.9
People with anorexia go to great lengths to lose weight. Besides overeating, you may also exercise compulsively or take diet pills. Taking pills to urinate (diuretics) or to have a bowel movement (laxatives) are other unhealthy strategies for maintaining weight. People can lose weight even with hunger symptoms.
Symptoms of anorexia:
obsession with food
25.10
With anorexia, food becomes an obsession. People may eat very little, but they are always thinking about food. They can carefully portion their food, eat very small portions of restricted foods, count calories, and weigh food before eating. You may not eat anything and just move the food around the plate.
Symptoms of anorexia:
wrong body image
11/25
People with anorexia may be dangerously thin, but they still think they are fat. They are often very self-critical. Anorexia can partially arise from perfectionism. But the urge for the ''perfect'' body can get out of control, unhealthy, and even life-threatening.
Anorexia:
Other symptoms
25.12
Physical symptoms of anorexia include:
• Brittle hair and nails
• yellowing of the skin;
• Growth of fine hair all over the body
• sensitive to cold
• Constipation
• Slow reaction or lethargy
Lack of menstruation
Long-term problems may include anemia, bone loss, heart damage, organ failure, and death.
diagnose anorexia
13/25
Anorexia can be life-threatening, so it's important to get it diagnosed as soon as possible. In general, anorexia can be diagnosed when a person weighs less than 85% of what is considered normal, has a strong fear of gaining weight, and has a severely distorted body image. Doctors may do tests to rule out other disorders before confirming the diagnosis of anorexia.
suicide warning sign
14/25
People with anorexia may also be suffering from depression, anxiety, or substance abuse and may have suicidal thoughts. If so, don't wait. Call 911 or the National Suicide Hotline.
800-273-TALK (800-273-8255). Warning signs include talking about death or suicide, withdrawing from friends and loved ones, and engaging in risky behavior.
Anorexia Treatment:
hospitalization
15/25
Hospitalization may be required for people with serious health complications, dangerously underweight, or thoughts of self-harm. Hospital stays are usually short. Outpatient programs are common, going to an appointment during the day and staying at home at night. This approach is usually less disruptive to a person's daily life.
Anorexia Treatment:
treatment
16/25
Treatment of anorexia has three goals:
Restore a healthy weight, treat mental health problems, and reduce unhealthy thoughts and behaviors that can lead to relapses. Family therapy involving parents can help children and adolescents with anorexia. Treatment of anorexia in adults is more difficult. This treatment can be combined with other treatments. Diet and nutrition advice is important in any approach.
Anorexia Treatment:
drag
17/25
Antidepressants and other medications are often prescribed to people with anorexia to treat underlying mood problems.
Some people get better with medication, others relapse. Studies have found that a combination approach of medication and therapy is more effective than therapy alone.
What is bulimia?
18/25
Binge eating and emptying are hallmarks of bulimia. Anyone can develop bulimia at any time, but 85% to 90% of bulimia sufferers are female and often occur during teenage years or young adulthood. Factors that play a role include stressful life events, biology, culture and habits within the family, and social pressure to be thin. Good news:
Binge eating is not a life sentence. Therapy can break the binge-purge cycle.
Binge Eating Symptoms:
food and washing
19/25
Binge eaters eat large amounts of food very quickly and then compensate by vomiting, taking laxatives (laxatives), and exercising excessively. , which can occur several times a week or multiple times a day. People say that when they eat, they get out of control and hide it out of shame. Binge Eating Symptoms:
obsession with weight
20/25
In contrast to anorexia, people with bulimia are usually of normal weight or slightly overweight. But they are very afraid of gaining weight. In a sick grip, a person of normal weight and height can believe they are actually terribly overweight, known as a distorted body image. It can also lead to abuse of
Binge Eating Symptoms:
depression
21/25
Binge eating is not just a nutritional problem. For many people, the binge-depletion cycle is an attempt to control negative emotions. It is common for people with bulimia to suffer from depression, anxiety, or substance abuse. Binge eaters tend to be moody, irritable, and withdrawn from friends and family.
Bulimia:
Other symptoms
22/25
Physical effects of binge eating include:
• Chronic sore throat
• Worn tooth enamel
• swollen salivary glands on cheeks
• Heartburn
• Constipation and other digestive problems
•dehydration
• Irregular
• Imbalance of blood minerals (electrolytes)
An electrolyte imbalance can lead to heart problems.
Diagnose bulimia
23/25
To diagnose bulimia, your doctor will ask about your history of binge eating and emptying. Many people deny and hide this behavior, making it difficult to get a diagnosis and appropriate treatment. If you suspect you have binge eating, talk to your doctor. The sooner bulimia is treated, the more likely it is to make a full recovery.
conversation and support
24/25
If you think someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder, don't be afraid to speak up. Raise your concerns respectfully and avoid guilt or blame. Focus on the specific behavior that bothers you and encourage the person to get help. You can't force people to change, but you can let them know you support them.
treat bulimia
25/25
Treatment of bulimia is most effective when the treatments are combined and personalized. Nutrition counseling and therapy can help you shape a healthy diet and develop a better relationship with food and diet. Fluoxetine is FDA-approved to treat the symptoms of binge eating. Certain other antidepressants that affect the chemical serotonin, such as sertraline, have also shown value in treating binge eating.
Dec 28,2022