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Eating Disorders - ANISHA NOTES

The document outlines the criteria, specifiers, etiology, prevalence, and clinical picture of three eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder. It highlights the common biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to these disorders, along with treatment options such as nutritional rehabilitation, psychotherapy, and medications. Prevalence rates indicate a significant gender disparity, particularly in Anorexia Nervosa, which affects women 10 times more than men.

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Eating Disorders - ANISHA NOTES

The document outlines the criteria, specifiers, etiology, prevalence, and clinical picture of three eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder. It highlights the common biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to these disorders, along with treatment options such as nutritional rehabilitation, psychotherapy, and medications. Prevalence rates indicate a significant gender disparity, particularly in Anorexia Nervosa, which affects women 10 times more than men.

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Eating Disorders-DSM

Anorexia Nervosa
Criteria:
- Restriction of energy intake leading to significantly low body weight
- Intense fear of gaining weight or persistent behavior that interferes with weight gain
- Disturbance in how one's body weight or shape is experienced
- Symptoms must be present for at least 3 months

Specifiers:
- Restricting type - Weight loss mainly from dieting, fasting or excessive exercise
- Binge-eating/purging type - Recurrent binge eating or purging behaviors

Etiology: Biological, psychological and social factors contribute


- Genetic predisposition and neurobiological factors
- Personality traits like perfectionism, obsessive traits
- Social pressures about body image and ideals

Prevalence: Lifetime (2-4%), 10:1 (women:men)

Clinical Picture:
- Relentless pursuit of thinness and unwillingness to maintain healthy weight
- Intense fear of gaining weight
- Body image distortion
- Very low BMI, often <17.5 kg/m2
- Physical complications like osteoporosis, amenorrhea, cardiovascular and neurological
issues

Bulimia Nervosa
Criteria:
- Recurrent episodes of binge eating
- Recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain
- Both binge eating and compensatory behaviors occur at least once per week for 3 months

Specifiers:
- Purging type - Vomiting or misuse of laxatives/diuretics
- Non-purging type - Fasting or excessive exercise

Etiology: Similar to anorexia, with biological, psychological and social factors


Clinical Picture:
- Binge and purge cycle, usually normal weight
- Feeling out of control during binge episodes
- Excessive concerns about body shape and weight

Binge Eating Disorder


Criteria:
- Recurrent episodes of binge eating
- Markers of feeling out of control and distress
- Binge eating occurs at least once per week for 3 months
Specifiers: None
Etiology: Similar factors as other eating disorders
Clinical Picture:
- Frequently consuming very large amounts of food
- Feeling disgusted, depressed or guilty after overeating
- Often trying different diets without success
- Higher rates of obesity and weight cycling

Treatments: ALL EATING DISORDERS


- Nutritional rehabilitation and weight restoration
- Psychotherapy like CBT, interpersonal therapy
- Medications like antidepressants in some cases
- Family-based treatment for adolescents

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