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Symptoms of eating disorders are usually present in
those suffering from anorexia nervosa, bulimia or compulsive
eating. While many eating disorders are caused by similar
mental, physical and emotional issues, symptoms of eating
disorders vary widely from condition to condition. Keep
an eye out for the following symptoms of eating disorders.
Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa causes the sufferer to lose too much
weight and develop an aversion to food. Symptoms of
eating disorders based on food aversion include the
following:
· Excessive concern about weight and shape and
obsession with food
· Significantly reduced food intake, extreme
dieting or unusual eating habits
· Noticeable weight loss and excessive exercising
· Feeling fat in spite of weight loss and increasing
thinness
Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa is characterized by eating too much
food (bingeing) and then ridding the body of it by induced
vomiting or excessive laxative taking (purging). Symptoms
of eating disorders based on bingeing and purging include
the following:
· Excessive concern about weight and shape and
obsession with food
· Consuming large amounts of food with little
visible weight gain
· Rushing to the restroom after meals to purge
· Chronic sore throat and eroded teeth enamel
· Vomiting, laxative abuse or excessive exercising
Compulsive Eating
Compulsive eating disorders include overeating or binge
eating of a certain type of food. Symptoms of eating
disorders based on compulsive eating include the following:
· Excessive concern about weight and shape and
obsession with food
· Consuming large amounts of food when not physically
hungry
· Eating as a reaction to feelings of stress,
conflict and daily problems
· Experiencing a "high" feeling after
overeating, followed by feelings of guilt
· Chronic dieting and/or weight fluctuations
If you notice any of these symptoms of eating disorders,
it is important to seek help from trained medical professionals
in a recovery setting. Treatment Referral provides long-term
treatment referrals for eating disorders in a tranquil,
oceanfront setting. If you suspect that you or someone
you love has symptoms of eating disorders, please contact
Treatment Referral today and explore the different treatment
options available. 800.399.3612
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