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Eating Disorders an Encyclopedia of Causes, Treatment, and Prevention 1St Edition Pdf, Epub, Ebook EATING DISORDERS AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CAUSES, TREATMENT, AND PREVENTION 1ST EDITION PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Justine J Reel | 9781440800580 | | | | | Eating Disorders An Encyclopedia of Causes, Treatment, and Prevention 1st edition PDF Book Office Telephone: It is difficult to explain their rise in incidence in the s and s in industrialized and industrializing social locations without referencing cultural changes during that period. Author Info Justine J. A person may feel that it is impossible to openly express her feelings. Recovery from eating disorders can be along, difficult process interrupted by relapses. Neurotic , stress -related and somatoform Adjustment Adjustment disorder with depressed mood. An anorectic body lacks the protective layer of fat it needs to stay warm. Additionally, without the fuel it needs, an anorectic's body will respond as if it is being assaulted and begins to fight back in order to survive. Because each style has its own formatting nuances that evolve over time and not all information is available for every reference entry or article, Encyclopedia. Significantly, eating disorders are most prevalent among men and boys who engage in activities that involve weight restrictions, such as bodybuilding, wrestling, dancing, gymnastics, and jockeying Andersen and colleagues To compensate for the lack of fat, lanugo fine hair will grow all over the body to keep it warm. Another factor that contributes to eating disorders in the United States is the increasing average weight of Americans. Many vigorously resist treatment and accuse the people trying to cure them of wanting to make them fat. They genuinely believe that they are fat, even when the clearly are life-threateningly thin. Depression, low self-esteem, and repressed anger are all characteristics of exercise-addicted individuals because no matter how much they exercise or achieve in other areas of their lives, they believe they should do more. Olanzapine has also been used off-label to treat anorexia nervosa. Environmental, social, biological , and psychological factors all contribute to eating-disorder risk. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry. Binge eating disorder is diagnosed when an individual recurrently at least twice a week for a six month period indulges in bingeing behavior. Boskind-White, Marlene. Purging by vomiting often results in tooth decay, a swelling of the salivary glands in the cheeks that distorts the person's face, and a risk of ulcers in the esophagus. Those raised by eating-disordered parents may be at heightened risk due to repeated exposure to maladaptive food-related behaviors. BMC Psychiatry. Low self-esteem, fear of losing control, and fear of growing up are common characteristics of anorectics people with anorexia. Eating Disorders An Encyclopedia of Causes, Treatment, and Prevention 1st edition Writer The chance of being diagnosed with gallbladder disease increases, which affects an individual's digestive tract. Pressure to manage the contradictions of control and release as well as constraint and freedom at the level of the individual body may influence those who are upwardly mobile most acutely. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press. The Encyclopedia comprises five volumes, each containing comprehensive, thorough coverage, and a writing style that is succinct and straightforward. What are the factors that influence abnormal perceptions of body image and trigger the deadly behaviors of food deprivation or uncontrollable gluttony? San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Neurotic , stress -related and somatoform. An eating disorder sufferer has certain goals, both physical and psychological, that she needs to try to reach in recovery. Free Shipping Free global shipping No minimum order. United European Gastroenterology Journal Review. Other triggers can seem harmless yet represent large life changes, such as moving, starting a new school or job, graduation, and even marriage. Whether the program is inpatient or outpatient, it will usually include various forms of counseling and medical care to treat the physical effects of the illness. Morgan; and Kelly D. Rather, obesity must be paired with certain behaviors for it to be evidence of binge-eating disorder. Since there is enormous pressure to be thin in many cultures, including the United States , many people are dissatisfied with how they look, believing that they are inadequate and unworthy of affection or love. Psychosomatic Medicine. People with behavioral disorders sometimes also have other compulsions. Cassell, Dana, and Gleaves, David Topics include flight attendants and body weight requirements, the impact of Virtual Reality, and media and sociocultural influences. It is distinguished from bulimia by the fact that the individual maintains a normal or near normal weight despite purging by vomiting or laxative, enema, or diuretic abuse. For children with anorexia, the only well-established treatment is the family treatment-behavior. Treatment can be effective for many eating disorders. Women, in particular, are held to an almost-impossible-to-achieve standard of physical fitness and beauty, the height of which is being slender and thin. Compared with anorexia, little is known about the course or mortality rate of bulimia. As such, individuals who induce vomiting as part of their eating disorder, such as those with anorexia nervosa, binge eating-purging type or those with purging-type bulimia nervosa, are at risk for acid reflux. Many people with eating disorders also have body dysmorphic disorder , altering the way a person sees oneself. Pica is most common among people with mental retardation and developmental delays. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. Search for books, journals or webpages Moreover, the need for accurate scales and tele-medicine testing and diagnosis is of high importance during the COVID pandemic as youth are at particular risk being psychologically affected due to disrupted education and social interactions - at a critical time. Exercise addiction can also be linked to those suffering from anorexia or bulimia because they feel unsatisfied with their bodies and think excessive exercise can help them get thin. Parental influence has been shown to be an intrinsic component in the development of eating behaviors of children. Individuals with eating disorders often hide their symptoms and resist seeking treatment. If laxatives drugs that induce bowel movements are abused, constipation will result because the body can no longer produce a bowel movement on its own. Neurosyphilis: Considerations for a Psychiatrist. When the person goes off the diet, he or she gains weight more easily. Depending on the severity of the eating disorder, the sufferer will either enter an inpatient or outpatient program. Although these disorders have been known throughout history, they have gained attention in recent years, in part because some celebrities have died as a result of their eating disorders. Eating Disorders An Encyclopedia of Causes, Treatment, and Prevention 1st edition Reviews Other psychiatric disturbances, such as bipolar depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, seasonal affective disorder , post-traumatic stress disorder , attention-deficit — hyperactivity disorder, and addictive behaviors, are also common in people with eating disorders. Adolescent females in these overbearing families lack the ability to be independent from their families, yet realize the need to, often resulting in rebellion. Bulimia symptoms include heart problems like an irregular heartbeat that can lead to heart failure and death may occur. No matter how much weight they lose, they always worry about getting fat. People suffering from eating disorders share many of the same personality traits. Psychopharmacology Bulletin. Connect with:. For children with anorexia, the only well-established treatment is the family treatment-behavior. These good feelings mask feelings of anxiety and depression, both of which are commonly experienced by people suffering from eating disorders. It is unusual for the person himself or herself to seek treatment — usually a friend, family member, or teacher initiates the process. Extremist thinking, too, is present in many people with eating disorders. Anorectics are usually good at concealing their self-starvation with excuses, or they may even engage in purging vomiting if forced to eat. This has encouraged a growing sentiment of body dissatisfaction, particularly among young women. National Library of Medicine, April 2, Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review. These may have a synergistic effect on conditions which mimic an eating disorder or on a properly diagnosed eating disorder. Part 1: Fetal neurologic consultations in the context of antepartum events and prenatal brain development". At these very low weights, individuals usually admit that they are too thin, yet they still feel as though some part of their body, typically their stomach or thighs, remains fat. Other factors which are cited to be related to the increasing prevalence of eating disorders in African communities can be related to sexual conflicts, such as psychosexual guilt, first sexual intercourse, and pregnancy. Downy hair starts to grow on the face, back, and arms in response to lower body temperature. World Psychiatry. Sport, Medicine, Ethics. People with eating disorders are constantly thinking about food, calories, eating, and weight. Pressure from society is also seen within the homosexual community. Acta Neurochirurgica. Homosexual men are at greater risk
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