Eating Disorders

Eating Disorder Causesthings like puberty, a death in a closed circle and
An Eating disorder is the result of irregular andother stress related problems could lead to this.
improper diet intake, stress filled lifestyle and theThere is no particular treatment for anorexia
over ambition to reach size zero. Emotionaldisorder. Depression is associated with anorexia
bearing is also one of the reasons. It is a commonand there are medications to treat it. Family
disorder experienced by a sizable percentage ofsupport is what they need to eliminate unfounded
the population. Weight gain due to junk food habitfear and come out of this disorder.
because of less home cooking and the associatedBulimia Eating Disorder
fear of being over weight are the root cause ofBulimia eating disorder has the symptom wherein
eating disorder. More than two million people inthe patient will have a tempting urge to eat. They
USA are suffering from this. Anorexia and Bulimiawill have repeated episodes of binging in a very
are the two main types. Female population is theshort amount of time. Binge disorder people
more sufferer group than male population. Amongworry about their obesity will be a common thing
male also there is a large number of patientsamong bulimia disorder patient. This worry will lead
suffering from this disorder.to self induced vomiting among many bulimia
Anorexia Eating Disorderdisorder patients. They will indulge in diuretics,
Anorexia is more prominent among teenagers.laxatives, rigorous fasting and dieting. They will
The upper and middle class families are the mostalso practice hard exercise options to reduce
sufferers because of their lifestyle. Anorexia isweight. These over all unhealthy activities will
affecting men and boys also, but not as frequentdamage the heart and kidney function among the
as among female. The symptom for anorexia is,bulimia disorder patients.
you do not want to eat when you need to be, inBoth bulimia and anorexia are commonly found
order to survive. Most of the anorexia disorderamong the girls rather than boys. The cause of
patients will not take most of the foods out therebulimia, like anorexia, is not known. Only seven
and in addition they will subject themselves to apercentage of people suffering from either of
rigorous exercise regime to reduce their weight.these eating disorders is seeking medical
The surprise thing is, in most of the cases theirtreatment or consult the physician. Apart from
weight will be already below normal. Gaining weightmedication counseling is the best way of treating
is the worst fear of a person with anorexia.eating disorders. Eating disorder patient needs
Unnecessary weight reduction activities amongtotal family care and affection.
the anorexics will lead to hormonal disturbances inDo not take the eating disorders lightly as they
women and girls. Over a period of time it will leadare potential life threatening disorders. Inform
to serious health problems.your family members if you feel to have the
The medical field has not yet found the primesymptom and have a counseling with your doctor.
reason for anorexia symptom. It is believed thatThe family should extend full support to them to
biological, nutritional and psychological causesover come the unnecessary fear associated with
combined together will lead to anorexia disorder.eating disorders.
Other causes related to environment and social