Featured Conditions and Diseases
Anorexia nervosa is a condition in which a person believes that he or she is fat -- even when dangerously thin. This eMedTV article explains anorexia nervosa in detail, including symptoms and associated health risks, and treatment options.
People who are anorexic may exercise compulsively and obsess over their weight. Women tend to become anorexic more than men. This eMedTV article describes signs that someone may be anorexic and offers treatment options.
As this eMedTV article explains, binge eating is more than just occasionally overeating -- it's a serious condition in which a person eats excessive amounts of food regularly. This portion of the eMedTV library offers an overview of binge eating.
People with binge eating disorder will eat large quantities of food, even when already full or not hungry. This eMedTV article offers an overview of binge eating disorder and explains why it is the most common eating disorder.
As this eMedTV article explains, people with compulsive eating disorder (the most common eating disorder) will eat large amounts of food even if they are already full or not hungry. This article offers an in-depth look at compulsive eating disorder.
This eMedTV article explains the risk factors, symptoms, and treatments for the most common eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder. These eating disorders can affect anyone and are not limited to the United States.
