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Anorexia Nervosa
Symptoms: Extreme weight loss, restrictive eating. Complications: Heart problems, osteoporosis, infertility. Treatment: Psychotherapy, nutritional counseling, medication.
Rumination Disorder
Symptoms: Repeatedly regurgitating food after eating. Complications: Malnutrition, esophagitis, dental problems. Treatment: Behavioral therapy, habit reversal training, medication for underlying conditions.
Pica
Symptoms: Eating non-food items like clay, dirt, chalk. Complications: Intestinal blockage, poisoning, nutritional deficiencies. Treatment: Psychotherapy, environmental changes, treating nutritional deficiencies.
Night Eating Syndrome
Symptoms: Recurrent episodes of night eating, feeling a lack of appetite in the morning. Complications: Obesity, sleep disturbances, feelings of guilt and shame. Treatment: Psychotherapy, medications, lifestyle modifications.
Laxative Abuse
Symptoms: Frequent use of laxatives to lose weight, feelings of bloating or fullness. Complications: Dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, dependence on laxatives. Treatment: Psychotherapy, cessation of laxative use, medical management of withdrawal symptoms.
Diabulimia
Symptoms: People with diabetes deliberately under-using insulin for weight loss. Complications: High blood glucose levels, diabetic ketoacidosis, nerve damage. Treatment: Psychotherapy, diabetes education, medical monitoring.
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Symptoms: Constant sense of hunger, overeating, poor muscle tone. Complications: Obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart problems. Treatment: Appetite control, hormonal therapy, dietary management.
Bulimia Nervosa
Symptoms: Binge eating, purging, frequent dieting. Complications: Esophageal damage, dental erosion, electrolyte imbalances. Treatment: Psychotherapy, medication, nutritional counseling.
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Symptoms: Avoidance of food based on sensory characteristics, lack of interest in eating. Complications: Weight loss, growth delay, nutritional deficiencies. Treatment: Psychotherapy, dietary interventions, feeding therapy.
Binge-Eating Disorder
Symptoms: Consuming large amounts of food rapidly, feeling out of control during binges. Complications: Obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes. Treatment: Psychotherapy, medications, weight loss programs.
Orthorexia Nervosa
Symptoms: Obsession with 'healthy' eating, restrictive dieting, anxiety about food purity. Complications: Malnutrition, social withdrawal, mental health issues. Treatment: Psychotherapy, nutritional education, cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Exercise Bulimia
Symptoms: Excessive exercise to burn calories, rigid exercise routines interfering with life. Complications: Joint injuries, osteoporosis, heart issues. Treatment: Psychotherapy, support groups, monitoring by professionals.
Muscle Dysmorphia
Symptoms: Preoccupation with not being sufficiently muscular, excessive resistance training, extreme dietary habits. Complications: Use of anabolic steroids, social isolation, mental health issues. Treatment: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, support groups, treatment for substance abuse.
Drunkorexia
Symptoms: Skipping meals to consume alcohol without gaining weight, consuming low or zero-calorie drinks. Complications: Substance abuse, nutritional deficiencies, alcohol poisoning. Treatment: Addiction counseling, nutritional therapy, behavioral therapies.
Purging Disorder
Symptoms: Purging behaviors to influence weight or shape without binge eating. Complications: Electrolyte imbalances, heart problems, gastrointestinal issues. Treatment: Psychotherapy, nutritional counseling, medication.
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