There are three main types of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. This eMedTV article explains the risk factors, symptoms, and treatments for the most common eating disorders.
A few of the eating disorders that many people are familiar with include anorexia and bulimia. This part of the eMedTV library discusses these disorders and other types of eating disorders, such as EDNOS and disordered eating.
As this eMedTV resource explains, no one knows what actually causes an eating disorder, but personality, body image, and genetics may play a role. This segment discusses the factors that may contribute to a person developing an eating disorder.
This eMedTV article explains that signs and symptoms of eating disorders can include vomiting, avoiding food, and overeating compulsively. The specific symptoms vary by type, but they all involve an unhealthy preoccupation with food and weight.
As this eMedTV page explains, eating disorders are diagnosed based on criteria such as compulsive exercising or obsession with food. This page provides an overview of this topic and explains that with eating disorders, diagnosis can take a long time.
Therapy, medicines, and nutritional counseling are all parts of a successful eating disorder treatment plan. This eMedTV article describes these various treatment options and includes links to treatments for specific eating disorders, like anorexia.
As this eMedTV page explains, there is no guaranteed way to prevent an eating disorder, but setting a good example for your child is an excellent start. This page covers offers some prevention tips and explains the importance of early intervention.
Conditions like anorexia and bulimia do not just affect women; there are men with eating disorders, too. This eMedTV segment explains how eating disorders differ in women and men, as well as how more awareness of symptoms in men is needed.
This eMedTV segment explains that researchers are studying the brain, biology, and hormones in order to better understand and treat eating disorders. This article discusses these and other areas of eating disorder research.
Statistics show that eating disorders can affect anyone, anywhere. And, as this eMedTV article points out, they are being diagnosed at younger ages than before. This article provides a wide range of statistics on eating disorders.
