What is the difference between anorexia and an eating disorder?Anorexia IS an eating disorder
Unless you are talking about the symptom of anorexia which is loss of appetite but that's generally not the case in reference anymore. Anorexia Nervosa is a particular type of eating disorder. There is also Bulimia Nervosa. EDNOS and binge eating disorders and compulsive overeating.So there isn't really a difference as such as Anorexia is an eating disorder just one is a type and one is a broad term for many conditions. See the site underneath for details of eating disorders
http://www.b-eat.co.uk/AboutEatingDisord... anorexia IS an eating disorder
so is bulimia, binge eating syndrome, etc
its basically where you eat way too much or you dont eat at all, or you eat very little, like less than 300 calories a day.
or you binge eat and then throw it all back up
that would be classified as bulimia. Anorexia is a type of eating disorder. Eating disorder is the broader term. Others include bulimia and binge eating disorder. anorexia is a type of eating disorder... like other examples are bulimia and stuff like that... There are many types of eating disorders, anorexia is one of those types anorexia is an eating disorder Anorexia IS an eating disorder. Anorexia is an eating disorder... Anorexia is an eating disorder! there are many eating disorders one of which is anorexia. anorexia is an eating disorder anorexia is an eating disorder anorexia is an eating disorder thats exactly what it is! so is bulimia There is no difference. Anorexia is just one of many eating disorders some people suffer from.
ANOREXIA
Anorexia is an eating disorder where people starve themselves. Anorexia usually begins in young people around the onset of puberty. Individuals suffering from anorexia have extreme weight loss. Weight loss is usually 15% below the person's normal body weight. People suffering from anorexia are very skinny but are convinced that they are overweight. Weight loss is obtained by many ways. Some of the common techniques used are excessive exercise, intake of laxatives and not eating.
Anorexics have an intense fear of becoming fat. Their dieting habits develop from this fear. Anorexia mainly affects adolescent girls.
People with anorexia continue to think they are overweight even after they become extremely thin, are very ill or near death. Often they will develop strange eating habits such as refusing to eat in front of other people. Sometimes the individuals will prepare big meals for others while refusing to eat any of it.
The disorder is thought to be most common among people of higher socioeconomic classes and people involved in activities where thinness is especially looked upon, such as dancing, theater, and distance running.
There are many symptoms for anorexia, some individuals may not experience all of the symptoms. The symptoms include: Body weight that is inconsistent with age, build and height (usually 15% below normal weight).
Some other symptom are:
* Loss of at least 3 consecutive menstrual periods (in women).
* Not wanting or refusing to eat in public.
* Other symptoms are: anxiety, weakness, brittle skin, shortness of breath, obsessiveness about calorie intake.
There are many medical risks associated with anorexia. They include: shrunken bones, mineral loss, low body temperature, irregular heartbeat, permanent failure of normal growth, development of osteoporosis and bulimia nervosa.
Continued use of laxatives is harmful to the body. It wears out the bowel muscle and causes it to decrease in function. Some laxatives contain harsh substances that may be reabsorbed into your system.
BULIMIA
Bulimia, also called bulimia nervosa, is a psychological eating disorder. Bulimia is characterized by episodes of binge-eating followed by inappropriate methods of weight control (purging). Inappropriate methods of weight control include vomiting, fasting, enemas, excessive use of laxatives and diuretics, or compulsive exercising. Excessive shape and weight concerns are also characteristics of bulimia. A binge is an episode where an individual eats a much larger amount of food than most people would in a similar situation. Binge eating is not a response to intense hunger. It is usually a response to depression, stress, or self esteem issues. During the binge episode, the individual experiences a loss of control. However, the sense of a loss of control is also followed by a short-lived calmness. The calmness is often followed by self-loathing. The cycle of overeating and purging usually becomes an obsession and is repeated often.
Bulimia was only diagnosed as its own eating disorder in the 1980s.
People with bulimia can look perfectly normal. Most of them are of normal weight, and some may be overweight. Women with bulimia tend to be high achievers.
It is often difficult to determine whether a person is suffering from Bulimia. This occurs because bingeing and purging is often done in secret. Also, individuals suffering from Bulimia often deny their condition.
Sufferers consume huge quantities of food. Sometimes up to 20,000 calories at a time. The foods on which they binge tend to be foods labeled as "comfort foods" -- sweet foods, high in calories, or smooth, soft foods like ice cream, cake, and pastry. An individual may binge anywhere from twice a day to several times daily.
Medical complications from bulimia?
+Erosion of tooth enamel because of repeated exposure to acidic gastric contents.
+Dental cavities, sensitivity to hot or cold food.
+Swelling and soreness in the salivary glands (from repeated vomiting).
+Stomach Ulcers.
+Ruptures of the stomach and esophagus.
+Abnormal buildup of fluid in the intestines.
+Disruption in the normal bowel release function.
+Electrolyte imbalance.
+Dehydration
+Irregular heartbeat and in severe cases heart attack
+A greater risk for suicidal behavior
+Decrease in libido Symptoms?
* Eating uncontrollably, purging, strict dieting, fasting, vigorous exercise,
* Vomiting or abusing laxatives or diuretics in an attempt to lose weight. Vomiting blood
* Using the bathroom frequently after meals.
* Preoccupation with body weight
* Depression or mood swings. Feeling out of control.
* Swollen glands in neck and face
* Heartburn, bloating, indigestion, constipation
* Irregular periods
* Dental problems, sore throat
* Weakness, exhaustion bloodshot eyes
EDNOS
The Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) category is for disorders of eating that do not meet the criteria for any specific eating disorder. In EDNOS, individuals engage in some form of abnormal eating but do not exhibit all the specific symptoms required to diagnose an eating disorder. For instance, an individual with EDNOS may meet all the criteria of anorexia nervosa but manage to maintain normal weight while someone else may engage in purging behavior with less frequency or intensity than a diagnosed bulimic.
The EDNOS category includes disorders that do not meet the criteria for a specific eating disorder. Each one of the following disorders is an example:
* For females, all of the criteria for anorexia nervosa are met except that the individual has regular periods.
* All of the criteria for anorexia nervosa are met except that, despite substantial weight loss, the individual's current weight is in the normal range.
* All of the criteria for bulimia nervosa are met except that binge eating and inappropriate compensatory mechanisms occur at a frequency of less than twice a week or for a duration of less than 3 months.
* The regular use of inappropriate compensatory behavior by an individual of normal body weight after eating small amounts of food (eg, self-induced vomiting after the consumption of two cookies).
* Repeatedly chewing and spitting out, but not swallowing, large amounts of food.
* Binge eating disorder: recurrent episodes of binge eating in the absence of the regular use of inappropriate compensatory behaviors characteristic of bulimia nervosa.
BED
Binge eating disorder (BED) is the newest clinically recognized eating disorder. BED is primarily identified by repeated episodes of uncontrolled eating. The overeating or bingeing does not typically stop until the person is uncomfortably full. Unlike anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, however, BED is not associated with inappropriate behaviors such as vomiting or excessive exercise to rid the body of extra food. The illness usually begins in late adolescence or in the early 20s, often coming soon after significant weight loss from dieting. Some researchers believe that BED is the most common eating disorder, affecting 15% - 50% of participants in weight control programs. In these programs, women are more likely to have BED than males. Current findings suggest that BED affects 0.7% - 4% of the general population.3
To the lay person, BED can be difficult to distinguish from other causes of obesity. However, the overeating in individuals with BED is often accompanied by feeling out of control and followed by feelings of depression, guilt, or disgust.
These four, anorexia, bulimia, ednos and bed are only four eating disorders but there are many more types of eating disorders.
Eating disorders are living hell and won't let you win EVER. If you are thinking about trying to become anorexic, what we call a "wannerexic" stop it NOW, it's not worth it. You'll lose everything, family, friends, school grades, boyfriends, EVERYTHING. |
