Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Could anxiety cause an eating disorder even if there's never been an eating problem?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Well..: I don't believe that anxiety is a dirct cause for an eating disorder. However, it certainly can trigger abnormal eating behaviors. People with eating disorders often use this as a way to cope. Thus if there is increased stress - this can lead to more eating disorder symptoms.
Answered 5/9/2016
5.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have mdd and generalized anxiety disorder. What chemically causes these problems and can it cause a genital herpes outbreak?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can constipation or eating a lot cause anxiety or worsen it? Ive had stomach problems and anxiety all week. And im not even anxious about anything
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I m bipolar, eating divalporex sodium and arpiprazole, I suffer strong anxiety at regular times. My major problem is memory loss. What is reason.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have violet or extremely sexual dreams. Im on medication for anxiety and dressive disorder. What could be the problem?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can general anxiety disorder symptoms cause skin problems?
Can falling and hitting your head cause changes in the brain to develop an anxiety disorder or other mental health problems?
Can stress and anxiety actually cause you to develop a heart disease? Or can it only cause heart issues in those with pre existing heart problems?
Bacterial meningitis, can it cause long term problems such as bipolar disorder or anxiety? Way of thinking? Impulse control?
Doctors, can a liver problem or abnormal blood chemistry cause ptsd, depersonalization disorder, anxiety, uncomfortable fogginess, pressure? I'm 18
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
