Eating disorders present with a range of symptoms that vary depending on
the specific disorder. Common symptoms include:
Anorexia Nervosa:
Severe Restriction: Extreme restriction of food intake and an intense
fear of gaining weight. Individuals may consume very small amounts of food and
exhibit an obsession with calorie counting.
Distorted Body Image: A persistent preoccupation with body size and
weight, often seeing oneself as overweight despite being underweight.
Physical Symptoms: Noticeable weight loss, fatigue, dizziness, dry skin,
and hair loss. In severe cases, amenorrhea (loss of menstrual periods) may
occur.
Bulimia Nervosa:
Binge Eating: Recurrent episodes of eating large amounts of food in a
short period, accompanied by a feeling of loss of control.
Purging Behaviors: Engaging in compensatory behaviors to prevent weight
gain, such as vomiting, excessive exercise, or misuse of laxatives, diuretics,
or enemas.
Physical Symptoms: Dental erosion, sore throat, gastrointestinal issues,
and dehydration. Individuals may also experience swollen cheeks or broken blood
vessels around the eyes.
Binge Eating Disorder:
Recurrent Binge Eating: Frequent episodes of eating large quantities of
food without compensatory behaviors. Individuals may feel distressed or
embarrassed about their eating habits.
Physical Symptoms: Weight gain, gastrointestinal discomfort, and high
cholesterol levels. Emotional symptoms often include feelings of guilt or
shame.
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