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While eating disorders are normally identified through simple observation, such as people eating massive amounts of food or being extremely thin, it is not always easy to determine the underlying causes. Extreme weight loss can be caused by conditions ranging from cancer to anorexia, just as obesity can be caused by various disorders. So a thorough physical as well as a psychological evaluation is important in diagnosing eating disorders.

Anorexia Nervosa

Symptoms that are associated with anorexia include:

  • Excessive concern with their body shape and weight
  • Having an eating disorder as an infant or as a child
  • Wanting to be "perfect"
  • Having a distorted body image – thinking they are fat even though they are too thin
  • Fear of becoming fat or gaining weight, even though they are already underweight
  • Amenorrhea – not having a menstrual period for several months

Learn more about diagnosing eating disorders

Eating Disorder Questionnaire

Typically, eating disorders are best treated by addressing the underlying psychological causes as well as any physical issues. Most eating disorders are caused by the presence of a mental health condition such as anxiety, depression or substance abuse. By addressing these underlying causes, the eating disorder can be helped. Counseling or talk therapy is a mainstay of treatment although in some cases medications may also be helpful.

Binge Eating

Talk therapy and biofeedback training along with behavioral, individual, family, or group therapy can help people who are binge eaters. Binge eating may be treated with antidepressants if it occurs along with depression or anxiety.

Learn more about treatment for eating disorders

Progress Tracker

symptom-trackerTrack your symptoms to identify patterns and help with your treatment plan. Our progress tracker can be printed or even shared with your healthcare professional electronically.
Progress tracking for eating disorders

Eating Disorder Questionnaire

This simple questionnaire is designed to help you determine if you have symptoms of an eating disorder and could benefit from professional help.

Eating Disorder Questionnaire

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