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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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How can overeating make someone sick?
Too much food in the stomach can lead to an un-comfortable feeling as the stomach is over-extended or stretched out too far. If the person cannot digest the food properly, or too much acid builds up, it can lead to upset stomach, feeling sick, and heart burn.
What are the different types of eating disorders?
there's many different types of eating disorders, along with those which don't fit into a certain category; those are known as EDNOS (eating disorder not specified).
the main three eating disorders are anorexia, bulimia and BED (binge-eating disorder), but there is also CED (compulsive exercise disorder), anorexia binge-purge type, Orthorexia nervosa (eating only 'health' foods) and Pica (eating inedible substances, among others.
There is also other types which medically fall into the EDNOS catogory, like 'chew and spit' and purging disorder, as the boundaries of eating disorders can easily become blurred.
http://www.b-eat.co.uk/AboutEatingDisorders/WhatisanEatingdisorder
Anorexia, Bulimia, compulsive overeating, binge eating disorder, Female athletic triad.
Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder (BED), Purging Disorder, Rumination Syndrome, Diabulimia, Food Maintenance Syndrome, and Pica
How do you know if you have binge eating disorder?
The following five criteria should be met for a patient to be diagnosed with Bulimia Nervosa: # Recurrent episodes of binge eating. An episode of binge eating is characterized by both of the following: ## Eating, in a fixed period of time (e.g., within any two-hour period), an amount of food that is definitely larger than most people would eat during a similar period of time and under similar circumstances. ## A sense of lack of control over eating during the episode (e.g., a feeling that one cannot stop eating or control what or how much one is eating). # Recurrent inappropriate compensatory behavior in order to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting; misuse of laxatives, diuretics or other medications; fasting; or excessive exercise. # The binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviors both occur, on average, at least once a week for three months. # Self-evaluation is unduly influenced by body shape and weight. # The disturbance does not occur exclusively during episodes of anorexia nervosa.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulemia
There are two major psychiological disorders for that behavior: anorexia and bulimia. Anorexia is when someone has a distorted image of him/herself and always sees him/herself to be "overweight" and starves. Anorexia results in a huge weight loss and is usually found to be affecting girls from high-achieving families (out of a pool of girls that have eating disorders). Bulimia is similar to anorexia in the sense that one thinks he/she is overweight, and starves. However, bulimics tend to starve for a while then go on an eating binge only to puke it out or use laxatives. Bulimics usually are at a "healthy" weight or slightly overweight, although their eating habits are completely unhealthy.
How many pounds can you lose in a week by not eating?
quite honestly it depends on the person... but if you want to loose weight then you need to exersise... alot.. while weight loss products may work it is proven by me that you will, i say again will, feel more comfortable and proud that you did it by hard work ( sounds weird at first but trust me) if you dont work for it then it is not worth it.. put the work in.. A lot. Every person responds differently to a starvation diet. However, the body (when deprived of food) stores what little fat you have left and doesn't allow you to burn it. When you start eating again, your body will hold onto the fat until your diet stabalizes. Starvation diets are never good for the body, you lose muscle rather than fat and become very weak.
If you vomit after eating are any of the calories extracted from the food?
I read somewhere that some calories will be absorbed. You have to eliminate the food before it hits the intestinal tract. I'm looking for the same answers. How fast do you need to eliminate the food before any calories are absorbed. Usually within 30 minutes. It's not a good idea to do this. By being bulimic you can have malnutrition and dehydration which can lead to electrolyte imbalances and heart arrhythmias.
What eating disorder affected Jackie Kennedy?
From what I understand from many different articles is that Jackie Kennedy not only suffered from anorexia nervosa, but also bulimia nervosa.
What are three things for the treatment of an eating disorder?
It varies per individual, per type of eating disorder, and based on the severity. Treatments can include.....
*nutritional therapy
*physco analysis
*individual therapy
*group, family therapy
*IV / Feeding Tubes
*in-patient treatment
*out-patient monitoring
*set meal plans
*weight monitoring
*weight-gain supplements
*medications (if needed)
what kind of clay? if its polymer clay, then eating small bits wouldn't kill you. it's non-toxic so, even if you ate large bits, you'd probably only get a tummy ache. although, whatever type of clay it is, i really wouldn't recommend you eat it.
Which of the follwing methods people with bulimia might use to purge food?
Of all the times you may have heard this, becoming bulimic is not a good thing. I am not trying to be a member of society just trying to make you look better either, Bulimia ravages people's bodies and organs.
Names of the 3 eating disorders?
There are far more than 3 eating disroders out there. The three most common are anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating / compulsive over eating.
How many people die from bulimia each year?
I am sorry but i do not know if you are bulimic and are reading this please stop doing that to yourself. You are not only hurting yourself but your loved ones. I know of a loved one and i am afraid to do anything this is conflicting with my life and if you have the control to stop do so now!!! unanimous
What disease is most associated with loss of appetite?
It could be anorexia, just by its very definition, but there are so many other factors to consider...
Who is affected by eating disorders?
Eating disorders can affect all of the organs in the human body. Some that are particularly hard-hit are....
Heart - low heart rate, heart palpataions, stress, failure
Lungs - fluid in the lungs, difficulty breathing, stress, failure
Kidnies / Liver - difficulties processing / functioning, stress, failure
Who do you contact if someone i know has an eating disorder?
People who suffer from eating disorders can talk to many people. For help, they can talk to mental help therapists and / or doctors. For support, they can talk to friends, family, and support groups of others who suffer from eating disorders like they do.
How can you lose weight quickly if you are not having good results from trying to starve yourself?
Yes, there actually is. Never use diet pills, they don't work. The average calories to eat a day when you are on a diet is 1200. Just Excersise for 2 hours a day for about 2 weeks and you will lose around 10 pounds. But make sure you're eating the right things, like grain and meat that's not really fat. It doesnt really matter about the calories its what you eat, just make sure you burn it off. You lose 65 calories a hour when you sleep.
Answerliposuction or maybe cutting off a limb or two. otherwise, no, you have to do it the longer, healthier way.1200 calories to me would be like staving myself..
The recommended daily calorie intake varies depending on how old you are. For the average adult this is about 2000 per day (women) and 2500 per day (men). These calories should be made up of foods from the main food groups.
If you�re trying to lose weight you could start by eating 500 less calories per day. This should help as long as your diet is well-balanced and you�re getting lots of exercise.
What is the difference between anorexia and thyroid disorders?
== == The main difference in these two diseases is that anorexia is strictly a mental disorder that damages the body through starvation. Thyroid disorders are genetic in nature and are physical ailments.
Metallic taste in mouth and nausea?
Metallic taste on the tongue can be caused by a number of reasons: gum disease, some type of medications, some chemotherapy medications, lead and copper toxicity, ill-fitted dental appliances, and dentures with metals can also be associated. Try eating fresh yogurt because it is alkaline and stimulates the production of saliva, consume foods rich in vitamin C ; such as lemons, lime, oranges to improve your immune system and see a doctor as well for better remedies.
Why people develop eating disorders?
i think that the ppl that are most likely to get an eating disorder are the ppl that just want to go on a diet and loose a few pounds. they are like well i wont eat as much and i will loose a few, but after they loose a few pounds they are like hey i feel good maybe i can loose a few more. well once that starts they just cant stop and that is why.
If I make my self throw up multiple times do you think I will develop an eating disorder?
If you are throwing up multiple times a day, or even multiple times a week, you already have an eating disorder. At the very least, a person who is making themselves purge has some very worrisome disordered eating and should seek help.
How can an organization best help prevent eating disorders?
Eating disorder can be prevented in a few different ways. Some of those are...
*Keeping a high self-esteem and self body image
*Not teasing or making fun of others about image, weight, bodies, ect.
*Ignoring those who say negative things about you
*Live a healthy lifestyle, eat right, exercise well
*Get someone help if you think they are developing an eating disorder. It is always best to stop it before it can get any worse.
How can I lose 25 pounds in 3 weeks if I am 5'4 and weigh 144 pounds?
well the main thing is to never give up on what you want to look like once your done. The main thing you must focus on is diet and exercise. I to was way overweight. I was 5'4 and 154 pounds but if you just look at me now i am 103 pounds, so i may not know you but never give up!
What can a person do to overcome anorexia?
The key thing is to seek medical help (rehab or treatment centers) do help you gain health back the proper way, nutritiously. Having therapy sessions is usually really helpful, and invite your friends and family to go only for a few. It can really help. Make sure you build up trusts with family and friends. You will need their support, and if they really care for you then they will be there to give you that support. Try to avoid fashion magazines or similar tv shows. Those can set of the anorexia again. Eat foods where you don't look at the labels so constantly. (For example, put cereal into serving sizes in plastic baggies. Eating out of those plastic baggies means that you don't have to stare at the nutritional label or ingredients on the box every time yoou eat.) Don't think about food. Take up an activity like a sport or hobby to keep your mind busy and to give you something to do.
