Eating disorders are a group of psychiatric disorders involving diet and weight, characterized by unusual concerns about food intake and weight, as well as unhealthy patterns associated with eating behaviors. Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.
1.Anorexia nervosa: Patients often worry about being overweight, leading to extreme food restriction, resulting in significant weight loss. They may have a deformed perception of their body shape and appear to be extremely thin. In addition, compulsive control of diet, weight, and body shape may also occur.
2.Bulimia nervosa: Patients with vomiting usually have periodic binge-eating behaviors, which involve ingesting large amounts of food in a short period of time followed by unhealthy methods such as vomiting, excessive exercise, or the use of laxatives to reduce weight gain. Unlike anorexia, people with vomiting usually weigh within the normal range.
3.Binge-eating disorder: People with binge-eating disorder eat large amounts of food in a short period of time, accompanied by a sense of loss of control. Unlike vomiting, people with binge-eating disorder usually don't take significant weight-controlling behaviors, which can lead to obesity.
These disorders can be related to a variety of factors such as social stress, self-image issues, mental health conditions, etc. Eating disorders not only affect the physical health of the patient, but can also lead to psychological and social problems. Usually includes psychological, pharmacological, and nutritional support, requiring a comprehensive medical and psychological intervention. Early diagnosis and ** are essential to improve the chances of success.