National College ''Decebal''

Deva
School year 2013-2014
Argument
Prcis
Introduction
Chapter I: Classification
Chapter II: Causes
Chapter III: Symptoms-complications
Chapter IV: Tests and diagnosis
Chapter V: Treatments and drugs
Chapter VI: Lifestyle and home remedies
Chapter VII: Coping and support
Conclusion
Bibliography
The reason why I have chosen this topic is to highlight a
serious problem that today's generation is facing: eating
disorders.
Eating disorders are real, complex and devastating
conditions that can have serious consequences for health,
productivity and relationships.
Every person should be informed about them and the
dangers they may be exposed to.
These eating disorders are very dangerous if they are not
detected in time because they can cause even death.
People should learn to feel good about themselves and their
body.
I have divided my paper into seven chapters.
The first chapter offers a classification of the eating disorders common in the
USA, both those recognised by doctors and those which are unfortunately
not.
The second chapter deals with the factors that cause eating disorders.
In the third chapter I have tried to describe the symptoms and the
complications that might appear in these disorders.
Chapter four discusses how eating disorders are diagnosed based on signs and
the tests that are made by doctors.
Chapter five comprises treatments and drugs that help people recover from
an eating disorder.
In the sixth chapter is presented the program of reabilitation for a person that
suffered from an eating disorder.
Chapter seven shows how treatment can be found anywhere, even in ones
own house.

What are eating disorders in fact?
Who is affected by these diseases?
Those which are currently recognized in medical
manuals: Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa, Eating
disorders not otherwise specified, Binge eating
disorder, Pica.

Those which are not currently recognized in standard
medical manuals: Compulsive overeating, Purging
disorder, Rumination, Diabulimia, Night eating
syndrome, Pregorexia, Drunkorexia, Orthorexia
nervosa.


Genetic Factors
Influences at Home or at School
Personality and Character
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive
Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Psychological Factors
Body Image Disorders
Cultural Pressures
Biologic Factors

Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Binge Eating Disorder
Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
(EDNOS)
Eating Disorders & Suicide



Physical evaluations
Psychological evaluations
Diagnostic criteria
low body weight
intense fear of gaining weight
unrealistic perception of current body weight
recurrent episodes of binge eating
self-induced vomiting
excessive exercise
misuse of laxatives
marked distress regarding binge eating
eating much more rapidly than normal
feeling disgusted with oneself
guilt after overeating
Psychotherapy
Weight restoration and nutrition
education
Hospitalization
Medication

read self-help books
resist urges to weigh yourself
check yourself in the mirror frequently
boost your self-esteem
participate in a social group
look for positive role models
resist the urge to diet or skip meals
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http://www.mayoclinic.org