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What is an eating disorder besides eating too little or too much?
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∙ 12y ago
Anorexia, bulimia and compulsive/binge eating disorder are the three most heard of eating disorders. But there are others too:
- EDNOS (now diagnosed as OSFED in countries using the DSM-V criteria), this stands for eating disorder not otherwise specified, and is diagnosed when people have combined behaviours or don't fit the full criteria for one of the main three disorders
- Pica disorder, where people have an appetite for non-food items, such as paper or plastic
- Rumination disorder, this is only newly recognised as an eating disorder, but it's when people (most likely children) will bring up undigested food only for it to be re-swallowed, re-chewed or spat out
- Selective eating disorder, where someone may only eat foods of a certain category, such as texture or taste
- Diabulimia, a very dangerous form of bulimia, where sufferers of type 1 Diabetes will tamper with their insulin intake to help control their weight
There are many others too, but a lot of them are either subdisorders of EDNOS and will be diagnosed as EDNOS, or they are not formally recognised and can't be diagnosed, or they are a form of body dysmorphic disorder (which is an anxiety disorder, not an eating disorder).
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∙ 8y ago
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Is not wanting to eat an eating disorder?
Not in and of itself, but not wanting to eat can often be a sign of an eating disorder or a much more serious health problem.
Define binge eating disorder?
eatin too much
Are eating disorders serious?
Eating disorders are very serious. If you have a eating disorder you may not be able to control how little or how much you eat. Although they are sometimes seen as trivial disorders, they are very serious and can result in long-lasting damage to your body or even death. It is important you get help, such as therapy as soon as possible if you suspect that you are loved one has a eating disorder.
Can i lose weight if i quit eating meat besides chicken and fish?
There is a good chance you would be able to lose a little, depending on how much you want to lose...
What happens in an eating disorder unit?
a eating disorder is really unhealthy for the body and once youve gain so much weight its gonna get hard to lose a few pounds
Do you usually lose weight if you have an eating disorder?
You can lose or gain weight. An eating disorder could be you don't eat at all or you eat too much, such as seeking food for comfort.
Is eating under 1000 calories per day considered anorexia or an eating disorder?
A 2000 calorie a day diet is normal for the average adult. Anything less nay be trouble depending on the size, weight , height and age of the person. it wouldn't be a eating disorder if a small child ate 1000 calories a day. eating disorder are MENTAL ILLNESSES how much or how little one eats isn't really the disorder. No, just because someone eats less than 1000 calories doesnt mean they have an eating disorder, they could just be on a crash diet. eventually (usually within days or weeks) they will stop no harm done.
How much do eating disorder treatment centers cost?
The price of treatment for an eating disorder varies. It could cost a few hundred dollars to thousand of dollars based on the level of treatment.
What's the best eating disorder clinic in the UK?
There are NHS eating disorders clinics in the UK. But provision of treatment depends very much upon where the sufferer lives. Care UK Eating Disorder Services are made up of leading specialist teams that provide successful eating disorder treatment in homely, residential settings.
Why Japanese people participate in eating disorders?
Japanses people do not "participate" in eating disorder much more than any other country, chosen at random, would. Eating disorder can - and do - affect a variety of people all across the world.
Is there an eating disorder where a person eats way to much?
Yes, that's usually a common sign of compulsive overeating or binge eating.
What is a disorder in which a person repeatedly eats too much food at one time?
binge eating
