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Effects Of Eating Disorders
Health Encyclopedia: Eating Disorders Risk Factors
- Eating Disorders - Risk Factors
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Complications of Bulimia
- Complications of Anorexia
- Symptoms
Risk Factors
Many factors contribute to the risk of developing an eating disorder.
Age
Dating disorders occur most often in adolescents and young adults. However, new research finds that they are increasingly prevalent among young children. Eating disorders are more difficult to identify in young children because they are rarely suspected.
Age of Onset for Bulimia. A 2004 study of high school students in the United States found that about 25% of girls and 10% of boys followed abnormal eating and wei...
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Expert & Community Posts
The Dark Side of Consumer Web Sites: the Pro-Ana Movement
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert...mind, is the crop of sites that actually encourage eating disorders (usually referring to... Read more »
Sleeping Pills and Bizarre Behavior
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...statement admitting they were aware of such side effects, but also claiming that ambien, when... Read more »
Get the Lowdown on Anorexia
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert...and awareness of signs and symptoms associated with eating disorders are important. Supporting... Read more »
Anxiety Medications: Elavil
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...your doctor or seek immediate medical help. Side Effects of Elavil Many people take Elavil... Read more »
Did Ambien Lead To the Death of Heath Ledger?
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...statement admitting they were aware of such side effects, but they also claimed that Ambien,... Read more »
Health Guide
Eating Disorders: Therapy
TherapyEating disorders are nearly always treated with some form of psychiatric or psychologic treatment. Depending on the problem, different psychologic approaches may work better than... Read more »Eating Disorders: Complications of Anorexia
...treatments have lower chances for success.Effect on PregnancyMost pregnant women with a history of eating disorders have healthy pregnancies. However, some studies -- but not all -- suggest that... Read more »Eating Disorders: Complications of Bulimia
...do not go on to become anorexic. Some report no major problems. A 2002 study, however, reported that eating disorders during adolescence put these young people at risk for a variety of... Read more »Eating Disorders: Symptoms
Possibly the most bewildering symptom of eating disorders is the distorted body image (body dysmorphia). Although people typically associate distorted body image with severe anorexia, one... Read more »Premenstrual Syndrome: Complications
...studies suggest that PMDD may lead to or predict major depression in some women.Substance Abuse and Eating DisordersWomen who abuse alcohol or have close relatives who are alcoholics, have a much... Read more »Images
Medications
...response to treatment. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may start you at a low... Read more »
...response to treatment. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may start you at a low... Read more »
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