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Would a doctor classify it as binge eating if i eat a ton of food and can't stop?

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Yes and no: That would be referred to as a binge eating episode. If, you were to do that over a prolonged period of weeks and multiple times per week then that would be considered a binge eating disorder, especially if weight gain were to accompany it. As in the case with any other psychiatric disorder physical causes should be ruled out.

Answered 8/16/2013

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