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Eating disorders are disorders that affect the eating habits and eating behaviors of the patient. These eating behaviors are usually very negative, impacting the patient's health in a very harmful way, whether it be mental, physical, or emotional/social health.

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1. Eating disorders are health conditions that result in unhealthy eating habits
2. There are 6 main types of eating disorders:
- Anorexia nervosa
- Bulimia nervosa
- Binge eating disorder
- Pica
- Rumination disorder
- Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
3. 28 million Americans in total have or have had an eating disorder some point in their life.

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Diagnosis can involve physical examinations, such as changes in weight, and psychological evaluation, such as asking about eating habits. The main method of treatment is talk therapy (communication with patients), as well as regular health checks. Medication is another viable method.

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The symptoms depend on which eating disorder an individual have.

Anorexia - Having really low body weight and phobia of gaining weight and a distorted perception of weight. These individuals try to reduce their weight through means like not eating, exercising a ton, or vomiting.

Bulimia - Fearing gaining weight and having a bad perception of weight. Accompanied by episodes of binge eating followed by purging via throwing up, exercising, or using laxatives.

Binge Eating Disorder - Having episodes of binge eating, which is eating uncontrollably and not feeling like you can control your eating. Individuals with this disorder may feel gulty or ashamed of their eating habits, despite, in some cases, not being overweight.

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People with eating disorders can have mental health conditions, like depression, anxiety, or substance abuse. Mental health conditions may appear before, during, or after an eating disorder. It’s possible that the physical and behavioral changes of one condition could be a risk factor for another.

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Aside from offering support, the most important thing you can do for a person with an eating disorder is to encourage treatment. The longer an eating disorder remains undiagnosed and untreated, the harder it is on the body and the more difficult it is to overcome, so urge one to see a doctor right away.

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1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eating-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20353603
2. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/common-eating-disorders#-1.-Anorexia-nervosa
3. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eating-disorders/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353609

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Anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating disorder affect physical and mental health. Learn about symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options.