Symptoms of eating disorders can vary, depending on the type of eating disorder a person has. Common symptoms of eating disorders include avoiding food (anorexia), vomiting to get rid of food just eaten (bulimia), and compulsive overeating (binge-eating disorder).
How Are Eating Disorders Treated?
Presently, there is no universally accepted standard treatment for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge-eating disorder. Ideally, an integrated approach for the treatment of an eating disorder would include the skills of nutritionists, mental health professionals, endocrinologists, and other physicians.
Families and friends offering support and encouragement can play an important role in the success of the treatment program for the eating disorder.
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