Eating Disorders Flashcards
what are the different types of eating disorders
axorexia nervosa
bulimia nervosa
binge eating disorder
what is the relevance of eating disorders in comparison to dentistry
oral health- dental defects erosion, caries, hypersensitivity effets on bone oesteoprosis and later perio disease oral mucosa and salivary changes early detection and assistance secondary prevention opportunity practical advice for dental health
what are the diagnostic features of anorexia
active maintenance of low body weight (<85% of expected wt or BMI=or<17)
extreme shape & weight concern
amenorrhea (women only)
what are the types of anorexia nervosa
restriction, binge purging
what organs are affected in anorexia nervosa
severe physiological and psychological effectsall organ systems - starvation
WHAT IS THE AGE OF ONSET OF ANOREXIA
PEAKTS AT 15 & 18
what are the behavioural signs of anorexia
setting high standards and being a perfectionist Depression & anxiety symptoms social withdrawal excessive exercising counting calories may lie about what they've eaten cutting food into tiny pieces strict dieting avoid fattening foods eating low calorie missing meals vomiting or misusing laxatives fear
what are the physical signs of anorexia
severe weight loss find difficulty sleeping or tiredness feeling dizzy getting irratable and moody difficulty concentrating stomach pains constipation and bloating feeling cold or having shaking hands weakness swelling growth of hair on the body hair falls out amenorrhea
what are the diagnostic features of bulimia nervosa
recurrent binge eating- large amounts quickly, loss of control
compensatory behaviour
vomiting, laxatives, fasting, exercise
extreme shape and weight concern
what is the binge frequency in bulimia
1-3 episodes a week
what is the data of bulimia nervosa
95% female
late, adolescent onset
what is the prevalence of bulimia nervosa
1-3% girls aged 18-25
what is the impairment of having bulimia
complications of purging
severe psychological defects
what are the behavioural signs of bulimia nervosa
binging
disappearing after eating
preoccupied with thoughts of food and life may be organised around shopping, eating,purging
distorted perception of body
associated with depression, low self esteem and misuse of alcohol
secretive
feeling a loss of self control after over eating
feeling guilt
mood swings
what are the physical signs of bulimia
excessive exercising fatigue stomach pain constipation feeling bloated GI issues amenorrhea regular changes in weight vomiting
