Eating Disorders Treatment

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Pharmeceutical-Medical )



There are three different types of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder and bulimia nervosa. Patients suffering from anorexia nervosa see an obese body figure, but are really very thin. Individuals refuse to eat and exercise excessively. People who suffer from bulimia nervosa tend to overeat, and then expel the food that was consumed. Binge-eating disorders are also associated with overeating, but the food that is eaten is not purged from the body.

Eating disorders treatment is done through a combination of four different methods. Eating disorders treatment is somewhat similar to alcohol and drug treatment. Like eating disorders treatment, alcohol and drug treatments require the affected person to undergo counseling and take a series of medications.

For an anorexic patient, nutritional changes need to be done to a person’s diet in order for the patient to gain weight. A dietician who has experience in dealing with eating disorders should be hired. A dietician who does not have ample experience in dealing with eating disorders may make the condition of patients worst.

A psychologist will help a patient deal with the emotional side of a patient’s condition. This includes the treatment of feelings of low self-esteem and the way a person interprets its body size.

A doctor is also required to help treat a person suffering from eating disorders. The doctor will prescribe medications and may require the patient to stay in the hospital especially with people suffering from anorexia nervosa. There are many treatment centers for eating disorders, and this may be one of the options for the patient.

People who have eating disorders may be required to join support groups to allow patients to interact with other patients with similar conditions.

Going for eating disorders treatment is not an easy task. Especially difficult is the road to recovery. Finding qualified professionals to treat the disorders is strongly recommended for a speedy recovery.


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