eMedTV Eating Disorders Articles

Anorexia Nervosa

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:18:57 CDT

Anorexia Nervosa
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.

Anorexic

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 14:42:14 CDT

Anorexic
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.

Anorixic

Mon, 25 Dec 2006 01:22:48 CST

Anorixic
People who are anorexic believe they are fat, even when they are dangerously thin. This eMedTV segment provides an overview of anorexia and explains that anyone can develop this disorder. Anorixic is a common misspelling of anorexic.

Binge Eating Disorder Treatment

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 16:46:43 CDT

Binge Eating Disorder Treatment
As this eMedTV article explains, binge eating disorder treatment focuses on ending episodes of binge eating through therapy, nutritional counseling, and medication. This page explains a few of the most common binge eating disorder treatment methods.

Binge Eating Disorder

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:47:25 CDT

Binge Eating Disorder
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.

Binge Eating Symptoms

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 20:47:44 CDT

Binge Eating Symptoms
Common binge eating symptoms include eating faster than normal or until uncomfortably full. This portion of the eMedTV library contains a list of several common and often-overlooked symptoms of binge eating.

Binge Eating

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 19:47:31 CDT

Binge Eating
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.

Stop Binge Eating

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 20:55:34 CDT

Stop Binge Eating
People don't often stop binge eating on their own -- in most cases, treatment is needed. This page of the eMedTV library describes methods used to help people stop binge eating, including therapy, nutritional counseling, and medication.

Compulsive Eating Disorder

Thu, 7 Dec 2006 23:11:21 CST

Compulsive 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.

Cause of Eating Disorder

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:09:29 CST

Cause of Eating Disorder
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, but not cause, eating disorder symptoms.

Causes of Eating Disorders

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 14:49:28 CST

Causes of Eating Disorders
As this eMedTV segment explains, the specific cause of eating disorders is unknown, but risk factors may involve personality factors, genetics, and biochemistry. This article describes several possible causes of eating disorders.

Eating Disorder Prevention

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 13:37:03 CST

Eating Disorder Prevention
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 eating disorder prevention and explains the importance of early intervention.

Eating Disorder Research

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 11:16:05 CST

Eating Disorder Research
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.

Eating Disorder Statistics

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 11:18:20 CST

Eating Disorder Statistics
As this eMedTV article explains, statistics show that eating disorders can affect anyone, anywhere -- and they are being diagnosed at younger ages than before. This article provides a wide range of eating disorder statistics.

Eating Disorder Treatment

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:35:40 CST

Eating Disorder Treatment
Eating disorder treatment may involve a combination of therapy, medication, and nutritional counseling. As this eMedTV article points out, relapse of eating disorders is quite common. This page provides an overview of treatments for eating disorders.

Eating Disorder

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 11:05:07 CST

Eating Disorder
An eating disorder (an inappropriate eating behavior) is a complex, often chronic, disease. This eMedTV article explains that anorexia, bulimia, or any other eating disorder can affect anyone. This page offers an in-depth look at eating disorders.

Eating Disorders Diagnosis

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:27:34 CST

Eating Disorders Diagnosis
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.

Eating Disorders

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 11:09:21 CST

Eating Disorders
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.

Male Eating Disorders

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:09:15 CDT

Male Eating Disorders
As this eMedTV article explains, an estimated 5 to 35 percent of people with eating disorders are male, and they experience many of the same problems as females. This part of the Web site discusses male eating disorders in detail.

Men With Eating Disorders

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:10:53 CDT

Men With Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are not just a problem for women -- there are men with eating disorders, too. This eMedTV article explains how men with eating disorders often experience the same problems as women and how more awareness of this trend is needed.

Symptoms of Eating Disorders

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 11:20:30 CST

Symptoms of Eating Disorders
This eMedTV article explains that 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.

Types of Eating Disorders

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:45:28 CST

Types of Eating Disorders
The types of eating disorders that most 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.

What Are Eating Disorders?

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 11:11:48 CST

What Are Eating Disorders?
What are eating disorders? As this eMedTV article explains, eating disorders are serious medical problems often stemming from psychological problems. This selection from the archives offers an overview of these inappropriate eating behaviors.