Contact a mental health professional, a pediatrician or a primary care physician if you have a question about food restriction, feelings of sadness or anxiety, or persistent problems with body image. A family member may be the first to notice such problems and should contact a health care professional on behalf of the person having trouble. Severe weight loss or starvation can become a medical emergency, so early treatment is desirable.
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Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that involves an inability to stay at the minimum body weight considered healthy for the person's age and... Read more »
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Binge eating is when a person eats a much larger amount of food in a shorter period of time than he or she normally would. During binge eating, the... Read more »
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of AnorexiaAnorexia nervosa is a very serious illness that has a wide range of effects on the body and mind. It is frequently associated with a... Read more »
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for AnorexiaNutrition rehabilitation and psychotherapy are the cornerstones of anorexia nervosa treatment. Patients may also require treatment of... Read more »
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for BulimiaSome doctors recommend a stepped approach for patients with bulimia, which follow specific stages depending on the severity and response... Read more »