The physical side effects of Binge eating disorder and some health complications it may cause.
BINGE EATING DISORDER – A compulsive incident of overeating a.k.a binge eating disorder has corresponding side effects and possible health complications.
Over-consuming or overeating food in an unusual amount and having the feeling of unable to stop or loss of control over it is a condition called binge eating disorder – an eating disorder. The causes can be:
- Biological (hormonal irregularities or genetic mutations)
- Psychological (associated to depression, low self-esteem, and difficulty coping with feelings)
- Social and Cultural (such as traumatic past or situations)
Some of its behavioral and emotional signs and symptoms may include eating even when full, uncontrollable eating, stress or anxiety that can only be relieved when eating, numbness or lack of sensation while on a binge, never felt any satisfaction, among others.
As per Rosewood, below are the physical side effects of this condition:
- Frequent weight fluctuation
- Weight gain
- Hypertension
- High cholesterol level
- Heart disease
- Joint pain
- Sleep apnea as per post
Some serious complications may also emerge. As such, serious health complications that might arise or develop are:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Insomnia or sleep apnea
- Hypertension
- Gallbladder disease
- Muscle and/or joint pain
- Gastrointestinal difficulties
- Depression and/or anxiety
To address this condition, one may seek help from psychiatrists, nutritionists, and therapists. Although some people may tend to eat way over than usual from time to time, binge eating is fundamentally different. The cases or incidents in BED are recurring and uncontrollable which is practically varying from overindulging for certain reasons such occasions.
A person can also be affected mentally and emotionally because the repeated overconsumption is said to be their way to cope up with negative feelings, stress, and anxiety. There will also be the feeling of sadness, worthlessness, and shame, not wanting your figure, and the tendency to be a perfectionist.
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