All About Anorexia Bulimia Binge Eating Disorder
Conventional medicine and psychiatry are more or less related to each other since one may lead on to another. Anorexia Bulimia Binge Eating Disorder are three psychiatric eating disorders that may give rise to medical complications. This article shall discuss in some detail, the similarities and differences between these disorders. Anorexia Nervosa is a condition in which the patient eats alarmingly below normal. This is due to fear of gaining weight. This gives very serious pressure on the organs of the body since they are unable to get proper nutrition. It is tantamount to severe starvation.
Binge eating disorder happens when overeating happens not occasionally, but so often that it consumes their lives. In this kind of psychological disorder, the patient feels guilty. But at the same time, he also feels compelled to eat more and more. In other words, such a person is unable to stop eating once one of his eating bouts begins. Bulimia Nervosa is another eating disorder. It is characterized by repeated incidents of binge eating and then guilt and depression. The patient will start condemning himself. He tries to purge himself after consuming too much food. Then the patient will start to fast excessively. In some ways, it can be said that bulimia is an aftermath of binge eating disorder. This ultimately gives rise to a situation somewhat similar to anorexia. Some of the symptoms of anorexia include brittle skin, weakness, shortness of breath, obsession about intake of calories, anxiety, refusal to eat anything in public and loss of 3 or more menstrual periods consecutively (in women). Symptoms of bulimia comprise decrease in libido, suicidal behavior, heart attack and irregular heart beat, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, abnormal bowel movement, rupture of esophagus and stomach, stomach ulcers, sore salivary glands, dental cavities and eroded tooth enamel. A BED patient may exhibit symptoms like hoarding and hiding of food, eating alone, eating very fast, dieting without losing weight, depression, anxiety, excessive eating and similar conditions. Compared to anorexia and bulimia, BED is more of a psychological imbalance than a medical one. But it also has possibility of becoming a serious medical condition. Binge eating disorder can be treated with dialectical behavior therapy, interpersonal therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, appetite suppressants, weight loss programs and motivational programs. The common treatments of anorexia include regular monitoring of electrolytes, hydration level and vital signs, psychotherapy for the patient as well as the family members, nutritional therapy, antidepressants, and hospitalization (in case of severe condition). Bulimia patients also need to have their electrolyte, hydration and vital signs monitored frequently. Other treatment plans include psychotherapy, nutritional therapy, flouxectine or Prozec ( an antidepressant), and hospitalization when the condition becomes severe. The treatment is almost identical to that of anorexia. Though the patients arenĀ't given much importance, Anorexia Bulimia Binge Eating Disorder is serious with psychological problems that may have severe medical complications. Awareness is most important to help patients. With these tips, you can try and help such patients. |