Eating Disorders Flashcards
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What are the eating disorders mentioned in the “diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders 5?”
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Binge eating disorder
OSFED = OTHER SPECIFIED FEEDING AND EATING DISORDERS
ARFID = AVOIDANT RESTRICTIVE FOOD INTAKE DISORDER
Diagnostic features of anorexia nervosa
Active maintenance of low body weight v less than 85% of expected or BMI less than 17
Extreme weight and shape concern
Types of anorexia
Restricting
Binge purge
Prevelances of Anorexia
95% female:
2% of dancers, 4% in ballet
Peaks at 15 and 18
Prevelance = 0.5% of girls aged 15-18 - peaks at 15 and 18
Impairments in anorexia nervosa
Physiological and psychological effects on all organ systems from starvation
Behavioural signs of anorexia nervosa
Fasting
Taking appetite suppressants
Misusing laxative or vomiting
Obsessive behaviour
Distorted perception of body weight shape
Compromise of educational! Employment plans
Rigidity in thinking/, high standards and perfectionism
Social withdrawal
Bulimia nervosa diagnostic features
Recurrent binge eating of large amounts
Compensatory behaviour of vomiting, lacitives, fasting, exercise
Extremes shape and weight concern
Binge frequency is at least once a weekly for 3 months
Physical signs of anorexia
Hair falling out
Swelling of hands, feet or face
Muscle loss and weakness
Cold
Constipation and bloating
Stomach pain
Difficulty concentrating
Irritable and moody
Dizziness
Difficulty sleeping and tiredness
Steve re weight loss
Low blood pressure
Irregular or stopping periods
Downy hair growth all over body
Behavioural signs of Bulimia nervosa
Binge eating
Disappearing after eating
Organising and being preoccupied with shopping, eating then purging
Depression, alhol misuse, self hatm, low self esteem
Secretive of episodes
Isolation
Guilt and shame after binge/purge
Physical signs of Bulimia nervosa
Vomiting
Misuse of kaxitievs and diuretics
Excessive excursuses
Fatigues
Stomach pain
Constipation and bloating
Gastric issues
Hands and feet swelling
Enlarged salivary glands
Electrolyte abnormalities
Amenorrhea
Binge eating disorder diagnostic features
Recurrent binging, large amounts and no control
No marked stress regarding binging
No compensatory behavior
Frequency of binging is 1 week for 3 months
What makes a person more likely to develop an ED
Family history
Perfectionism
Significant dieting history
Mental health problems
Being in a sport with an emphasis of appearance
How does dieting increase the risk of 15 year olds developing an eating disorder?
Moderate dieting = 5x more likely
Severe dieting = 18x more likely
