Binge eating disorder
Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder (BED) is a severe, life-threatening, and treatable eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food (often very quickly and to the point of discomfort); a feeling of a loss of control during the binge; experiencing shame, distress or guilt afterwards; and not regularly using unhealthy compensatory measures (e.g., purging) to counter the binge eating.
Pronunciation
- Binge: /binj/
- Eating: /ˈiːtɪŋ/
- Disorder: /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
Etymology
The term "binge" originates from the Old English binge, meaning "to soak". The term "eating" comes from the Old English etan, meaning "to eat". The term "disorder" originates from the Latin dis, meaning "apart", and ordo, meaning "order".
Symptoms
Binge eating disorder is associated with a range of symptoms. These include:
- Eating unusually large amounts of food in a specific amount of time
- Eating even when full or not hungry
- Eating fast during binge episodes
- Eating until uncomfortably full
- Frequently eating alone or in secret
- Feeling distressed, ashamed, or guilty about eating
- Frequently dieting, possibly without weight loss
Related Terms
- Anorexia nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by weight loss, difficulties maintaining an appropriate body weight for height, age, and stature, and, in many individuals, distorted body image.
- Bulimia nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by a cycle of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting.
- Compulsive overeating: An eating disorder characterized by periods of impulsive gorging or continuous eating.
- Eating disorders not otherwise specified (EDNOS): Eating disorders that do not meet the criteria for any specific eating disorder.
Treatment
Treatment for binge eating disorder often involves a combination of psychotherapy, medication, and nutrition education. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is considered the treatment of choice for people with BED.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Binge eating disorder
- Wikipedia's article - Binge eating disorder
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