EATING+DISODERS

__EATING DISOREDERS__
Basically what an eating disorder is abnormal eating habits that may involve eating more that your stomach can consume. it may affect a person physical and mental well being. There are different types of eating disorders such as binge eating,anorexia nervosa, bulimia,

__**//Binge eating//**__

Binge eating is a disorder that is characterized by compulsive overeating. it usually happens late but some start early. Binge eating usually last about 2 hours. Binge eaters often eat even when they’re not hungry and continue eating long after they’re full. They may also gorge themselves as fast as they can while barely registering what they’re eating or tasting.People with binge eating disorder are embarrassed and ashamed of their eating habits, so they often try to hide their symptoms and eat in secret. Many binge eaters are overweight or obese, but some are of normal weight. After a bout of binge eating the person feels disgust and guilt. This feeling of failed self may form part of an underlying problem, such as [|anxiety] or [|depression] - both can either cause or exacerbate the disorder.    **//__[|Anorexia nervosa]__//**  Anorexia nervosa is a serious, occasionally chronic, and potentially life-threatening eating disorder defined by a refusal to maintain minimal body weight within 15 percent of an individual's normal weight. Other essential features of this disorder include an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image, denial of the seriousness of the illness, and amenorrhea (absence of at least three consecutive menstrual cycles when they are otherwise expected to occur). Anorexia nervosa most often has its onset in adolescence and is more prevalent among adolescent girls than adolescent males. [|AN is characterized as a phobia fear of being fat.]      <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"> **//__BULIMIA__//**

bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating then purging (vomiting) afterwards. Purging can be of many things like laxatives or diuretic( a pill that makes you urianet alot). People with bulimia can perfectly normal. most of them can be normal [|weight most of them can be overweight. woman with bulimia tend to be high achievers]. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sufferers consume huge quantities of food. Sometimes up to 20,000 calories at a time. The foods on which they binge tend to be foods labeled as "comfort foods" -- sweet foods, high in calories, or smooth, soft foods like ice cream, cake, and pastry. An individual may binge anywhere from twice a day to several times daily. Bulimia is not good because when you vomit all of the acid is coming out which can lead to loss of tooth enamel. <span style="font-family: 'Droid Sans',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">The causes of bulimia are not entirely known. Peer pressure to stay thin and low self-confidence are thought to be factors. It can also be linked to problems such as depression and anxiety. Bulimia is a way for some people to have control over their lives. Children who have been abused can develop the condition.

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<span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">People with bulimia may have the following signs and symptoms: <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">Binge eating of high-carbohydrate foods, usually in secret
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">Exercising for hours
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">Eating until painfully full
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">Going to the bathroom during meals
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">Loss of control over eating, with guilt and shame
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">Body weight that goes up and down
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, gas, abdominal pain
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">Dehydration
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">Missed periods or lack of menstrual periods
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">Damaged tooth enamel
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">Bad breath
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">Sore throat or mouth sores
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: left;">Depression

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