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Eating Disorders
People who suffer from eating disorders tend to consume either too much or too little food. This category is for inquiries about symptoms and treatments of such diseases.
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Yes, you can get so skinny your heart will give out; you can get throat cancer; you can decay your neck. But that's never put me off, I'm still addicted. you don't want to start, because you'll never stop, and I personally am not scared of death. on the contrary, I'm more scared of life. there are other ways to lose weight, don't get on the same train wreck as I am- trust me.
What do the British eat for dinner?
Im British and i like steak & chips with mushy peas mmmmmmmm But i ate turkey burgers and chips with beans for me tea today. No im not 7 years old.
That would be different for each person, each time. There's too many varying factors to give an exact ounce.
I would say very little, if any, but that is going to depend on how soon after eating you purged, what type of food it was, how long you attempted to purge, etc.
Does starving yourself stop you period?
sometimes it will become very irregular and possibly stop! but you should eat at least 3 healthy balanced meals a day! it is very unhealthy to stop eating!
When a person is bulimic how often do they throw up and do they ever eat and not throw up?
Not all bulimics throw up. Bulimia is binging & purging. Purging can be throwing up, but it can be also through laxatives, over exercising, or fasting. A bulimic has to be a binge eater, a binge is eating a ton of food in a short amount of time. Such as 3,000 calories in a half hour. The bulimic has no control over this.
Bulimia is not just throwing up!!
What eating disorder affects men more than women?
Eating disorders don't discriminate. It all depends on what that person ends up resorting to.. A man can just as easily have anorexia nervosa rather than bulimia nervosa & vice versa. D. MUSCLE DYSMORPHIA. i just took the homeschool test and its d :)
What effects does Anorexia have upon family?
Anorexia, of course, can cause numerous health and emotional problems on a person. But the stress of trying to help and care for a sick person with anorexia is also tough on the family. It can be vrey stressful. Also, the blame-finger may be pointed and that can be bad and cause tension and fighting within a family, too. Anorexia may make the whole family more nervous and anxious, and be wary to be around the anorexic sufferer.as he or she may be come more sick by the presure of it all
What causes the urge of eating paper?
The urge to eat paper, or other non-food items such as coal, chalk, paint chips, or dirt is an eating disorder called pica.
What is the dsm definition of anorexia?
You did not specify the DSM edition. I couldn't find the definitions for DSM II or I, but you're probably looking for DSM IV.
DSM IV:
307.1 Anorexia Nervosa
* Refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and
height, for example, weight loss leading to maintenance of body weight less than 85%
of that expected or failure to make expected weight gain during period of growth,
leading to body weight less than 85% of that expected.
* Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight.
* Disturbance in the way one's body weight or shape is experienced, undue influence
of body weight or shape on self evaluation, or denial of the seriousness of the current
low body weight.
* In postmenarcheal females, amenorrhea, i.e., the absence of at least 3 consecutive
menstrual cycles. A woman having periods only while on hormone medication (e.g.
estrogen) still qualifies as having amenorrhea.
Type
Restricting Type: During the current episode of Anorexia Nervosa, the person has not
regularly engaged in binge-eating or purging behavior (self-induced vomiting or misuse
of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas).
Binge Eating/Purging Type: During the current episode of Anorexia Nervosa, the
person has regularly engaged in binge-eating or purging behavior
DSM III:
Anorexia Nervosa
- Refusal to maintain body weight over a minimal normal weight for age and height, e.g., weight loss leading to maintenance of body weight 15% below that expected; or failure to make expected weight gain during period of growth, leading to body weight 15% below that expected.
- Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight.
- Disturbance in the way in which one's body weight, size or shape is experienced, e.g., the person claims to "feel fat" even when emaciated, believes that one area of the body is "too fat" even when obviously underweight.
- In females, absence of at least three consecutive menstrual cycles when otherwise expected to occur (primary or secondary amenorrhea). (A woman is considered to have amenorrhea if her periods occur only following hormone, e.g., estrogen administration.)
There are many possible causes, as each case of anorexia is different. Often, anorexia results from a mix of a few causes combined into one effect that ends up as an eating disorder. Some common causes are bullying / teasing, OCD, BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder), depression, extreme dieting, dieting gone wrong, low self-esteem, low body image, and some studies suggest there may be a genetic linked potentially involved, too, but that is not yet determined.
What eating disorder is characterized by episodes of overeating and purging?
This eating disorder is called anorexia.
How do you help someone who is vomiting?
The best thing to do is to make sure that the child is not in too much stress. Place the toddler on it's side or upsright so that it does not choke on its own vomit. If it is a real problem, then contact a medical professional.
How long does it take to notice weight loss after becoming anorexic?
I`ve heard that anorexics don't even notice that they are that thin. Im not sure if that's true or not. But as for another person to notice a weight loss on an anorexic persons body wouldn't take very long.
Anorexia is a addictive disorder that progressively gets worse over time. The disorder is a struggle for control in the persons life. Many anorexics as a side affect of lack of food become deppressed. Anorexia is often ended by the act of suicide. It is suggested to not directly approach the topic with an anorexic this only tends to make it worse. Anorexics will refuse treatments for many reasons such that it is a loss of control.
What is an eating disorder in which a person repeatedly eats large amounts of food and then purges?
It can be bulimia, or just binge eating then purging... so it may be either.
How do create an eating disorder?
You don't "get" an eating disorder like you do a cold. It is a condition that is psychological in nature and the eating disorder is a symptom of deeper feelings. Although some people are born with eating disorders, it can be triggered by stressful events in you life such as depression or little things like being called 'fat' or 'too skinny', it is a desire to change your appearance to greater extents. I also discovered from my parents that I developed an eating disorder around the time that I was sent to a nusery with abusive carers. At young ages it is possible for it to be triggered by someone around you dieting or being fussy with their food.
The official color for Anorexia?
Anorexia Nervosa is most commonly associated with the color red.
There are different colors for other eating disorders (e.g., blue or purple for bulimia nervosa; etc.) and other illnesses, both physical (e.g., lime green for Lyme disease) and mental. There is, however, a great degree of variance depending on region and place in history with many colors. Many unrelated meanings can represent different illnesses/causes and share the same color.
What do you do when your friend is anorexic and won't tell anyone?
I would say in my personal opinion, that you should be there for her, obviously, but also let her know every now and then that she should get help. If it gets very bad, I would suggest telling someone like a trusted adult or a school counselor (this is part of their job!). I hope your friend will get help.
What are the most common causes of eating disorders?
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.
What problem occurs when someone suffers a compulsive eating disorder ma?
In 12-step lanuage, compulsive eating, also often called compulsive over-eating, is a type of an eating disorder. It is characterized by an over-eating (bingeing) food habit. People will begin to eat secretively or even non-stop, even when the person is not actually hungry. Many become overweight and develop obesity-related health conditions (heart problems, diabetes, ect.) Their latent depression then blooms.
Compulsions/addictions of this sort begin as mechanisms to cope with overwhelming feelings. The (eating) behavior starts in order to soothe, comfort and partially anesthetise, but eventually makes the person's life unmanageable. The behavior takes on a life of its own and the person cannot seem to stop it, regardless of the fact that they know exactly how much damage it is causing. The addict is not unaware of calories, carbohydrates and portion control. They simply can. not. stop.
Compulsive eaters have powerful tools available to them for living a saner life, if they get themselves to a 12-step meeting, immediately. Groups like CEA-HOW, OA and FA know exactly how you feel. They are peers, not pros.
An eating disorder by NEDIC are?
All eating disorders have a different defination. While some may have similar characteristics, symptoms, results, side effects, and so on, each will have a different textbook definition.
What is the one symptom that all people with an eating disorder have?
Loss of weight in a period of time
Can eating disorders be fatal?
Yes. Anorexia. You can starve to death. Look up "eating disorders" on google or any search engine to research it more.
Not just Anorexia Nervosa. 3 people in the U.S. alone die everyday from complications of their eating disorder (most common being ED-NOS [include binge ED] and bulimia nervosa) usually from electrolyte imbalances (cardiac arrest) or suicide.
How do you tell someone you love how much you have messed up with Bulimia?
How do you mess up with bulima? Did you swallow the car,kids or house? Don't worry it will come up soon.
What is the eating disorder when a person fears to eat because they will become fat?
obesity
2nd Answer:
The disorder is known as 'anorexia nervosa'. A person with this disorder is correctly know as an 'anoretic'. (The term 'anorexic' is a very commonly used, but wrong word for the disorder.)
