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What are signs of an eating disorder in a teen like me?
The signs of an eating disorder include a change in behavior around food. The patient may avoid... Full Answer12/31/1969
What causes an eating disorder in a teen like me?
I wish there was a simple answer because each person is different. I usually hear that the
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How can I help my teen friend with an eating disorder?
I would start by using "I" statements and just describe the behavior you are seeing. " When I see... Full Answer12/31/1969
As a teen, what is the treatment for an eating disorder?
This treatment will depend on the severity of the disorder. The patient needs to be assessed to... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is binge-eating disorder?
Binge eating disorder is in the list of mental health problems that is being considered as a... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is an eating disorder a disease?
I ask people if they are comfortable with the idea of Diabetes as a disease and they usually say
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Do people with eating disorders recover?
Yes, they recover with the help of dedicated people (nutritionists, dietitians, therapists,
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Do eating disorders affect only girls?
No, definitely not. There is more and more pressure for guys to have the "inverted Y " shape
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Do eating disorders affect oral health?
We frequently try to educate the dentists to look for the wearing away of enamel in patients
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How do medications treat binge eating disorder?
The only FDA approved medication for an eating disorder is Prozac 60-80mg/day. There is no
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How do eating disorders affect bone health?
If patients are restricting food and compulsively exercising, the danger is the development of
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How do eating disorders affect people's thoughts?
It is very interesting to watch the change in ability to think clearly as the re-feeding process
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Can an eating disorder result in baldness?
Definitely, the body needs nutrients to grow healthy hair shafts and replace those that are lost.... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can eating disorders affect endentulism?
Terry Schiavo entered a coma after adopting an "ice tea" diet (related to her bulimia) which
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How common are eating disorders?
According to the National Institute of Health, one in five women suffer from an eating
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