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Eating Disoders

The document outlines various eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, Pica, and Rumination Disorder, detailing their definitions, key features, and complications. It also discusses treatment approaches such as psychotherapy, medication, nutritional counseling, and hospitalization for severe cases. Each disorder is characterized by specific behaviors and health risks, emphasizing the need for appropriate intervention.

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Eating Disoders

The document outlines various eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, Pica, and Rumination Disorder, detailing their definitions, key features, and complications. It also discusses treatment approaches such as psychotherapy, medication, nutritional counseling, and hospitalization for severe cases. Each disorder is characterized by specific behaviors and health risks, emphasizing the need for appropriate intervention.

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EATING DISODERS

Anorexia Nervosa

Definition: An intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image,


leading to severe restriction of food intake.

Key Features:

Extremely low body weight

Persistent behavior to avoid weight gain (e.g., excessive exercise,


purging)

Distorted perception of body shape/weight

Subtypes:

Restricting Type

Binge-eating/Purging Type

Complications: Malnutrition, heart issues, osteoporosis, infertility, death

2. Bulimia Nervosa

Definition: Recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by inappropriate


compensatory behaviors (e.g., vomiting, fasting, excessive exercise).

Key Features:

Eating large quantities of food in a short period (binge)

Feeling of lack of control during binges

Regular use of purging or fasting to prevent weight gain

Complications: Electrolyte imbalance, gastrointestinal issues, dental


problems, cardiac arrhythmias

3. Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

Definition: Recurring episodes of eating large quantities of food without


purging behaviors.
Key Features:

Binge eating at least once a week for 3 months

Feelings of shame, guilt, or distress after eating

Often leads to obesity and related health issues

Complications: Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases,


depression

4. Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Definition: Avoidance or restriction of food intake not due to body image


concerns.

Key Features:

Inadequate nutritional intake

Weight loss or failure to gain weight

Dependency on supplements or tube feeding

Avoidance due to sensory issues or fear of choking/vomiting

5. Pica

Definition: Persistent eating of non-nutritive, non-food substances (e.g., dirt,


paper, chalk) for at least one month.

Common in: Children, pregnant women, and people with intellectual


disabilities

Complications: Intestinal blockages, infections, poisoning (e.g., lead)

6. Rumination Disorder

Definition: Repeated regurgitation of food, which may be re-chewed, re-


swallowed, or spit out.

Not due to: Medical conditions (e.g., reflux) or another eating disorder

Common in: Infants, but can occur in children and adults


Treatment Approaches

Psychotherapy:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Most effective for bulimia


and binge eating

Family-Based Therapy (FBT): Especially for adolescents with


anorexia

Medication:

Antidepressants (e.g., SSRIs like fluoxetine)

Appetite stabilizers (e.g., lisdexamfetamine for BED)

Nutritional counseling

Hospitalization: For severe cases, especially anorexia with life-threatening


complications

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