Eating Disorders

An eating disorder is a condition in which thestarvation. They lessen their food intake and
sufferer eats too much, too little, too unhealthily,become very skinny. But sufferers of Anorexia
or otherwise. It is seen as both a psychologicalNervosa, however, assume they are always
condition and as a physical condition, since itoverweight.
affects both the mind and the body. PsychologistsMeanwhile, Bulimia Nervosa victims take in large
have found several types of eating disorders.quantity of foods in a short span of time and
They include Anorexia Nervosa, Beriberi, Bingethen vomit to avoid weight gain. This type of
Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, Hyperphagia,eating disorder proves hazardous. As a result,
Kleine-Levin Syndrome, Rumination, Orthorexiasufferers attain yellowish teeth that become
and Pica.overly sensitive to both cold and hot, dry skin,
Of these types, the most common are Anorexiairregular monthly period for girls, and a whole list
Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. Anorexia Nervosa isof other afflictions.
an eating disorder that prompts those affected toEating disorders can be cured through professional
starve themselves. Teenage girls are the usualhelp, family support and self-discipline. If you
victims of this disorder especially during the onsetbelieve you, or someone you care about, has an
of puberty. They become so conscious of theireating disorder, or at least have a hunch to that
figures that the slightest remark hinting that theyeffect, consider consulting with a doctor to get
might be "fat" triggers a diet that is close tosome answers.