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Anorexia can affect the body in many ways. Commonly, some health and side effects are - *Hair loss *Dry skin *Weight loss *Low body temperature *Low blood pressure *Low heart rate *Organ problems, malfunction, and / or failure *Stomach and intestinal issues *Prone to fainting, dizziness, and weakness *Often being cold when other are not (due to lack of body fat) *Depression
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Why do you think that eating disorders are classified as mental disorders?
Because the issue is primarily psychological, with physical aspects typically being side effects of the psychological problem.
What factors contribute to high death rate for people with eating disorders compared to the death rate for people with other mental disorders?
Though many mental disorders can have physical side effects, and eating disorder is one of the only mental disorders that is also an actual physical disorder. Eating disorders often rob the body of essential nurtients (for disorders like bulimia and anorexia). Starvation and physical abuse (like laxatives, purging, and excessive exercise) can wreak havoc on the body. Other eating disorders contribute to poor butrition (binge eating, compulsive-over-eating, for example) and can lead to obesity-related health problems like diabetes.
What is the study of eating disorders is called?
the study of eating disorders
Names of all eating disorders?
Some common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. These disorders can have serious physical and psychological consequences if left untreated.
Why don't doctors treat people with eating disorders by placing electrodes in their brains?
Eating disorders are not caused by physical deformities or problems in the brain. Instead, they are more like fears and delusions. Therapies that work for eating disorders are meant to try and help the affected patient or individual learn to have a healthy relaionship with food again and to be healthy.
When was Eating Disorders Coalition created?
Eating Disorders Coalition was created in 2000.
When was Eating Disorders Association created?
Eating Disorders Association was created in 1989.
Social issues that could affect your diet?
eating disorders are a type a social issue and as you can tell with the title it effects a diet
2 eating disorders?
Two eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulemia nervosa.
What is an eating disorder?
An eating disorder is a condition that makes people eat more, less, or throw up after eating. An eating disorder is a compulsion to eat, or avoid eating, that negatively affects both one's physical and mental health. Eating disorders are all encompassing. They affect every part of the person's life. An eating disorder is a compulsion to eat, or avoid eating, that negatively affects both one's physical and mental health. Eating disorders are all encompassing. They affect every part of the person's life.
What do you do about eating disorders?
The best thing to do about eating disorders is to get help. If you or you know someone that has one, go see your doctor. Your doctor will recommend you to a therapist and a nutritionist to help you overcome your eating disorders. Eating disorders can be fatal so it is extremely important for you to get help!
Who do eating disorders affect?
Usually the eating disorder starts in the mind. Eating disorders are psychological disorders (image disorders).
