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There are many causes of eating disorders. Usually, it is many small things that build up over time. Sometimes it can be as simple as wanting to go on a strict diet to lose weight, and then it just spirals out of control. Other factors are having low self-esteem, getting teased alot about looks or weight, BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder), family history (some studies show links in genetics of eating disorders), outside influences (friends and family), depression, and many other potential factors can also play into it.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoBinge eating is often set off by emotional eating, depression, being overweight or obese, and hormone / chemical imbalances within the body. It can also be related to cultural "norms" or acceptable behaviors.
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∙ 10y agoCommon causes of overeating include a non-stop feeling of Hunger, the sense of Satiety not kicking in, or physiological conditions like stress. It is best to check with your local medical professional to see if you have any conditions that may cause you to overeat.
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∙ 9y agoThe symptoms of binge eating are often first bought about in adolescence and often after starting a diet of some kind or being teased by peers about size or appearance. Binge eating is a compulsive disorder and should be treated by trained psychologists.
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Eating disorders concerning in matters of food and weight?
That would be virtually all eating disorders. The most common are anorexia and bulimia.
How is self-esteen related to some eating disorders?
Most people with eating disorders have low self-esteem. The most common reasons for having an eating disorder are a need for control, thinness, or perfection.
What is the most common element in eating disorders?
weight losscontrolan unhealthy perception of how a person thinks they look
What age do people have eating disorders?
Eating disorders are most common problems of today world. And it can be at any age. The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders quotes some disturbing facts regarding eating disorders: 8,000,000 or more people in the United States have an eating disorder, 90% are women. Victims may be rich or poor. Eating disorders usually start in the teens but may begin as early as age 8.
Which is the most recent eating disorder?
Binge-eating disorder and compulisve-over-eating disorders are the newest "eating disorders" to be added to the medical lists.
What is the most common eating disorder in both male and females?
There are only two eating disorders- Anorexia and Bulemia. The most popular overall is Anorexia, by far, however it is predominately women who get it.
What are 2 most recognized and common eating disorders?
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. There are also many other types.
What is the most common female cause of infertility?
The most common causes of female infertility are ovulatory disorders and anatomical abnormalities such as damaged fallopian tubes. Less frequent causes include, for example, endometriosis and hyperprolactinemia.
Who does eating disorders effect?
Eating disorders can - and do - affect anyone. Typically, most eating disorders affected girls / women between the ages of 12 and 28, usually in more western nations.
Are eating disorders more common among males or females?
There are only two eating disorders- Anorexia and Bulemia. The most popular overall is Anorexia, by far, however it is predominately women who get it.
What age to eating disorders start?
Bulimia, along with most other eating disorders, occur the most in the teenage years to the mid-20s. They can still happen after that, but it is less common. Generally, it doesn't happen much before that range, though.
What do most people with eating disorders need?
food.
