Symptoms/Health Dangers Of Eating Disorders Flashcards
What are some psychological causes of ED?
Depression, Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Trauma, Perfectionism
What are learned factors of psychological causes of ED?
Influence of family member/peers
Emotional stress due to:
^ Puberty
Life changes
What are some genetic causes to ED?
Addiction, Obesity, Mental Disorders
^ Family History
Hormonal abnormalities
What are social causes of ED?
Cultural pressures to be thin
^ Media/advertising
Peer Pressure
^ Friends
Family
Describe: Anorexia Nervosa
Intense fear of gaining weight due to a distorted body image
Excessive dieting, exercise, and purging
What damage can Anorexia Nervosa cause?
Damage to internal organs and bodily functions
Thin/weak bones & Muscles
Low blood pressure
Cardiac arrest, if disorder continues death
Describe: Bulimia Nervosa
Frequent episodes of overeating and feeling lack of control of eating
To compensate:
^ Purging
Fasting
Excessive exercise
What damage can Bulimia Nervosa cause?
Inflammation of throat Worn tooth enamel Sensitive teeth Stomach ulcers Kidney issues Dehydration
Why is Bulimia Nervosa hard to diagnose?
People with Bulimia Nervosa can keep a healthy body weight.
Describe: Binge Eating Disorder
Frequent episodes of overeating
BUT no purging or compensatory behavior
A feeling of extreme guilt
What health issues can binge eating create?
Overweight/Obesity
Cardiovascular diseases
High blood pressure
Depression
Describe: Disordered Eating
Habit of irregular eating patterns (umbrella term)
Commonly used to cope with emotional stress
Lose weight or self restraint
What are some health issues causes of disordered eating?
Lack of proper nutrients
May lead to Anorexia or Bulimia
Help for Eating Disorders
Professional help (DO NOT minimize) Psychotherapy Nutritional counseling Support groups Residential treatment
