Eating disorders are characterized by an abnormal attitude towards food that causes someone to change their eating habits and behaviour. A person with an eating disorder may focus excessively on their weight and shape, leading them to make unhealthy choices about food with damaging results to their health.
Classification—
A.
- Anorexia nervosa
When it is tried to keep weight as low as possible, for example by starving themselves or exercising excessively
- Bulimia
When weight is tried to control by excessive eating and then deliberately being sick or using laxatives
3. Binge eating
Compelled overeating
B.
- Atypical eating disorders
- Eating disorders not otherwise specified
Causes—
- Family history of
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- Substance misuse
2. Criticised for
- Eating habits
- Body shape
- Weight
3. Overly concerned for looks(slim body)
4. Obsessive personality
5. Anxiety disorder
6. Low self-esteem
7. Being a perfectionist
8. Sexual or emotional abuse
9. Death of nears/dears
10. Difficult relationships with family members or friends
11. Stressful situations( at work, school or university)
Symptoms And Signs–
A. Anorexia Nervosa—
- Amenorrhoea
- Anxiety
- Brittle hair and nails
- Depression
- Distortion of body image
- Drop in internal body temperature(feeling cold all the time)
- Dry and yellowish skin
- Emaciation
- Extremely disturbed eating behavior.
- Growth of fine hair over body
- Impaired physical development.
- Intense fear of gaining weight
- Lethargy
- Low blood pressure
- Mild anemia
- Muscle weakness and loss
- Obsessive behavior
- Portions food and eats only very small quantities of certain foods
- Relentless pursuit of thinness
- Severe constipation
- Slowed breathing and pulse
- Substance abuse
- Thinning of the bones (osteopenia or osteoporosis)
- Typically weighs herself or himself repeatedly,
- Unwillingness to maintain a normal or healthy weight
B. Bulimia Nervosa–
- Recurrent and frequent episodes of eating unusually large amounts of food (e.g., binge-eating)
- Feeling a lack of control over the eating.
- Binge-eating is followed by– Purging ( vomiting, laxatives ,diuretics); Fasting; Excessive exercise
- Fear gaining weight
- Desperate to lose weight
- Intensely unhappy with body size and shape
- Feelings of disgust/ shame
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Substance abuse
- Electrolyte imbalances,
- Gastrointestinal problems(acid reflux)
- Dental problems.
- Chronically inflamed and sore throat
- Swollen glands in the neck and below the jaw
- Intestinal distress and irritation from laxative abuse
- Kidney problems from diuretic abuse
- Severe dehydration from purging of fluids
C. Binge-Eating—
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Guilty, ashamed of binge-eating
- Hypertension
- Often obese
- Personality disorders
- Recurrent binge-eating episodes (not followed by purgation)
Treatment
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
It focuses on changing how someone thinks about a situation, which in turn affect how they act
- Interpersonal psychotherapy
It focuses on relationship-based issues
- Dietary counselling
- Psycho-dynamic therapy
It focuses on how a person’s personality and life experiences influence their current thoughts, feelings, relationships and behaviour
- Ayurvedic Medicines
- Cap /Syp Kushagra
- Cap/Syp Safojas
- Tab/Syp Tinifat
Prevention–
- Maintain a balanced and healthy diet.
- Exercise constantly but don’t exaggerate
- Don’t keep your feelings to yourself
Talk about your feelings with your family member, a friend or even someone over the Internet.
- Identify the Eating Disorder Symptoms
Know the symptoms of each eating disorder and contact doctor as soon as you notice them
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