Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a serious condition of uncontrolled eating that results in weight gain associated with several health disorders. Usually, the over eating habits coped up with depression, stress or anxiety. The exact reasons for binge eating disorder are unknown, but it can be the combination of psychological, biological and environmental factors. This disorder may include risk for health problems as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, breathing shortness, menstrual problems, certain cancers, sleeping disorders, gall bladder diseases and more.
Some of the symptoms of Binge Eating Disorder:
Behaviour symptoms of Binge eating:-
- Uncontrolled eating
- Eating large amounts of food rapidly
- Eating unplanned meals continuously throughout the day
- Eating even when you are full
- Eating normally in groups and overeat when alone
- Stockpiling food to eat in secret
Emotional symptoms of binge eating:-
- Overeating to relieve stress or tension
- Unsatisfied even after eating lot
- Feeling guilty or depressed after overeating
- Desperate feeling to control weight and eating habits
When should you consult a doctor?
Consult a doctor if you have signs of compulsive overeating. You may need help of psychiatrist or nutritionist or therapists or eating disorder obesity specialists depending on the condition of your disorder.
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