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Obesity and Eating Habits Research Center

Tehtan University of Medical Sciences

What do you know about binge-eating disorder and its treatment

Binge eating disorder is a serious eating disorder in which the patient repeatedly consumes large amounts of food and feels unable to stop eating.

Almost everyone overeats at times, such as overeating during the holidays. But for some people, they overeat so much that it seems out of control and becomes an unusual occurrence, crossing the line into binge eating disorder. When a person develops binge eating disorder, they may feel ashamed of overeating and vow to stop. But he feels so compelled that he cannot resist the urge and continues to overeat. But fortunately, these people can be helped with binge eating disorder treatment methods. Symptoms Most people with binge eating disorder are overweight or obese, but not all. Behavioral and emotional signs and symptoms of binge eating disorder include eating large amounts of food at a specific time, for example, in a two-hour period, feeling out of control over eating habits, eating when not hungry or even full, eating quickly, eating until you feel full. Excessive satiety becomes bothersome, eating alone or in secret, feelings of depression, disgust, shame, guilt, or distress from frequent and useless eating and dieting, and possibly without weight loss. This type of binge eating disorder is different from bulimia. In bulimia, after overeating, the patient regularly tries to compensate for the extra calories eaten by vomiting, using laxatives, or exercising excessively. The severity of binge eating disorder is determined by the number of times binge eating occurs during a week from mild to severe. Causes and risk factors The causes of binge eating disorder are unknown. But genetics, biological factors, long-term diet and psychological issues increase the risk. Binge eating disorder is more common in women than men. Although people of any age can develop binge eating disorder, it most often begins in the late teens or early 20s. This disorder is more common among women than men. If a parent or sibling has binge eating disorder, it is more likely to develop. Family history and inherited genes may increase the risk of developing an eating disorder. In many people with binge eating disorder, dieting erratically or restricting calories during the day, especially if you have symptoms of depression, may trigger the urge to overeat. Many people with binge eating disorder feel negatively about themselves, their skills, and their accomplishments. Phobia, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder or substance abuse can cause this disease. Other triggers of overeating can include stress and emotional trauma, negative perception of one's body and weight, and the availability of foods that a person tends to overeat. Complications These patients may develop mental and physical problems related to overeating. Complications such as reduced quality of life, performance problems at work, personal life or social situations, and social isolation. Physical complications such as obesity and medical conditions related to obesity such as high blood pressure and fat, joint problems, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, gastric reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome, some cancers, asthma and some sleep-related breathing disorders. . and psychiatric disorders such as: depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and substance abuse When to get help from others The preoccupations of daily life sometimes cause our indifference towards health. If you have symptoms of binge eating disorder, seek medical help as soon as possible. Binge eating problems can vary in duration from short-term to recurrent, or may persist for years if untreated. Along with treatment, talk to a counselor, nutritionist, or mental health professional about your symptoms and feelings. If you don't want to seek treatment, talk to someone you trust about what you're going through. Family, a friend, a loved one, a teacher, or a religious counselor can also help you take the first steps toward successful binge eating disorder treatment. Do not hesitate to ask for help from others. On the other hand, a person with binge eating disorder may become an expert in hiding the behavior and make it difficult for others to recognize this problem. If you have a loved one who you think may be showing symptoms of binge eating disorder, talk honestly and non-judgmentally about their concerns, help them find a therapist, nutritionist or psychologist, offer encouragement and support, and if the person wants to accompany him Diagnosis and treatment To diagnose binge eating disorder, a doctor may recommend a psychological evaluation and a discussion of eating habits and lifestyle. He may also ask you to have other tests to check for health consequences of binge eating disorder, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, and sleep-related breathing disorders. psychotherapy The goal of binge eating disorder treatment is to achieve healthy eating habits. Because binge eating can be associated with shame, poor self-image, and other negative emotions, treatment may address these issues as well as other mental health problems, such as depression. By getting help for binge eating, you can learn how to gain more control over your eating. Behavioral skills training can help with coping with stress, regulating emotions, and improving relationships with others, all of which reduce the urge to overeat. Drug treatment and diet There are also medicines that are prescribed only in the case of a specialist doctor's diagnosis, taking precautions into account. Medicines such as Vivance, Topi

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