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Eating Disorder
What is Eating Disorder?
Eating Disorders are serious mental health conditions characterized by disturbances in eating behaviors and attitudes towards food, weight, and body image. They can include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other specified feeding or eating disorders.
What are the symptoms of Eating Disorder?
Symptoms of Eating Disorders vary based on the specific type and may include restrictive eating patterns, excessive preoccupation with body weight or shape, fear of gaining weight, binge eating episodes (loss of control overeating), purging behaviors (such as vomiting or laxative use), distorted body image, excessive exercise, and negative impact on physical and mental health.
What are the types of Eating Disorder?
Eating Disorders can be classified into different types, such as anorexia nervosa (extreme restriction of food intake leading to severe weight loss), bulimia nervosa (episodes of binge eating followed by purging behaviors), binge eating disorder (recurrent episodes of binge eating without purging), avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (limited food intake or avoidance of certain foods), and other specified feeding or eating disorders (atypical presentations or combinations of symptoms). Treatment approaches may include therapy (such as cognitive-behavioral therapy), nutritional counseling, medical monitoring, and support groups.
Where to find Best Eating Disorder Doctor in Juhu & Borivali Mumbai
Phoenix Multispeciality Hospital
Chikoowadi, Borivali West, Mumbai
CritiCare Asia Multispeciality Hospital
Juhu, Gulmohar Road, Andheri, Mumbai
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