One of the hidden risks of prolonged eating disorders is a decalcification (perimylolysis) of teeth or thinning of tooth enamel. Teeth may become so eroded (rotten, decayed) that they will have to be removed.
The constant onslaught of (gastric) stomach acid due to vomiting or regurgitation is a breeding ground for gum disease and tooth decay.
Anorexia and bulimia can be very similar in that both may involve induced vomiting.
the study of eating disorders
Eating Disorders Association was created in 1989.
Eating Disorders Coalition was created in 2000.
Two eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulemia nervosa.
Usually the eating disorder starts in the mind. Eating disorders are psychological disorders (image 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!
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There are several different kinds of eating disorders, including: bulimia, anorexia, and binge eating. If one suffers from these eating disorders, it is suggested one seek help from a therapist and/or doctor.
No, hypertension has not been proven to cause eating disorders.
All eating disorders are phsychiatric disorders. Plain and Simple.
Binge-eating disorder and compulisve-over-eating disorders are the newest "eating disorders" to be added to the medical lists.
To be blunt: they can kill you. You can die from an eating disorder - it is life & death. Explained: eating disorders are important to learn about because everybody needs & deserves help. Almost 50% of people with eating disorders meet the criteria for depression & only 1 in 10 people (that's both men & women!) with eating disorders receive treatment. On top of that, only 35% that receive treatment for eating disorders get it at a specialized facility for eating disorders.