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Binge eating disorder ( BED) is an eating disorder characterized by frequent and recurrent binge eating episodes with associated negative psychological and social problems, but without the compensatory behaviors common to bulimia nervosa, OSFED, or the binge-purge subtype of anorexia nervosa . BED is a recently described condition, [ 8] which ...
Although the prevalence rates vary greatly, between 37% and 100%, [101] there appears to be a link between traumatic events and eating disorder diagnosis. [102] Approximately 72% of individuals with anorexia report experiencing a traumatic event prior to the onset of eating disorder symptoms, with binge-purge subtype reporting the highest rates.
Gay men are at greater risk of eating disorder symptoms than heterosexual men. [144] Within the gay culture, muscularity gives the advantages of both social and sexual desirability and also power. [145] These pressures and ideas that another homosexual male may desire a mate who is thinner or muscular can possibly lead to eating disorders.
Russell's sign, named after British psychiatrist Gerald Russell, is a sign [ 1] defined as calluses on the knuckles [ 2] or back of the hand due to repeated self-induced vomiting over long periods of time. The condition generally arises from the patient's knuckles making contact with the incisor teeth during the act of inducing the gag reflex ...
Compared to eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, in which a person’s primary motivation might be to change the look of their body, orthorexia typically starts with the goal to eat the ...
What to know about boys, men and eating disorders They’re not as uncommon as you might think. Research shows that males represent up to 25% of those struggling with eating disorders.
Frequency. 3.6 million (2015) [ 8 ] Bulimia nervosa, also known as simply bulimia, is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging or fasting, and excessive concern with body shape and weight. [ 9 ][ 2 ] This activity aims to expel the body of calories eaten from the binging phase of the process. [ 9 ]
Atypical anorexia nervosa. Atypical anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which individuals meet all the qualifications for anorexia nervosa, including a body image disturbance and a history of restrictive eating and weight loss, except that they are not currently underweight. [ 1] Atypical anorexia qualifies as a mental health disorder in ...