A 21-year-old member asked:
Why binge eating disorder is a bad one?
4 doctor answers • 13 doctors weighed in
Dr. Donald Hazlettanswered
Psychiatry 56 years experience
Medical problems are: Serious in binge eating just as they are in restriction of anorexia. Though weight loss is not a problem and mortality rates not nearly as high, medical problems can be very serious. Throwing up and/or constant use of laxatives can lead to erosion of teeth enamel, large bowel problems, menstrual irregularities, severe electrolyte loss and resulting cardiac problems, pancreatic irritation, and more.
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Dr. Carla Enriquezanswered
Pediatrics 52 years experience
Disorder : It's uncontrolled eating. Usually part of a binge/ purge cycle. This is destructive to self esteem and self perception. You get angry at yourself for binging, then react by eating more. Bad cycle, isn't it? See therapist for help.
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Dr. Seth Kunenanswered
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
According to: National eating disorders association, binge eating can result in many of the same health risks associated with obesity. Some of the potential health consequences of binge eating disorder include:
– high blood pressure
– high cholesterol levels
– heart disease as a result of elevated triglyceride levels
– type ii diabetes mellitus &
– gallbladder disease.
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Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklinanswered
Clinical Psychology 11 years experience
Harmful to health: Binge eating is harmful to both your physical and emotional health. Bingeing can lead to weight gain and cause issues related to increased weight, such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke and more. The level of shame and guilt associated with binge eating may lead to poor self-esteem, depression, anxiety and social isolation. There is treatment available and recovery is possible.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How can one develop a binge eating disorder?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Emotional eating: Binge eating other binge behaviors are often emotional in nature. Food, in the binge eating disorder, replaces emotional connections and real relationships. It 'makes you feel better' (not really), but serves as a substitute for healthy relationships and behaviors.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Can one with binge eating disorder get better?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Binge eating: Sure they can, with proper medical care, life style changes, and cognitive behavior therapy with therapist experienced with eating disorders.
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