Anorexia

Definition Anorexia nervosa (anorexia) = anorexia is an eating disorder in which weight loss is the main concern. This goal is often pursued by the patient with such consistency that it can even lead to life-threatening conditions. The diagnosis is confirmed, among other things, by the fact that the patient’s body weight is at least … Anorexia

Anorexia and bulimia – What is the difference? | Anorexia

Anorexia and bulimia – What is the difference? Anorexia and bulimia are very similar in the psychological aspects, e.g. in terms of body perception and self-esteem. However, the diseases differ in the underlying eating behavior. In the case of anorexia, a dietary restriction and/or massive physical activity leads to weight loss, and the disease therefore … Anorexia and bulimia – What is the difference? | Anorexia

Are there reliable tests for anorexia? | Anorexia

Are there reliable tests for anorexia? Anorexia is diagnosed on the basis of typical symptoms and a psychological or psychiatric examination. As with other diseases of the psyche, there are therefore no reliable tests in the form of laboratory tests or questionnaires that could prove the disease. Such tests and the physical and psychiatric examination … Are there reliable tests for anorexia? | Anorexia

Interpersonal Psychotherapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Interpersonal psychotherapy is a short-term therapy of up to 20 sessions primarily for the treatment of acute depression. The treatment is divided into three sections and focuses on developing interpersonal relationships that may be triggers for depression. During the sessions, the focus is on the patient learning to deal with the particular current difficulties in … Interpersonal Psychotherapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Bulimia

Synonyms in a broader sense Bulimia nervosa Anorexia nervosa Anorexia Anorexia Binge Eating Disorder Psychogenic Hyperphagia Definition The main feature of bulimia disorder is recurrent eating fits. During these eating fits the patient eats a very large amount of food in a short period of time. This amount is significantly larger than that consumed by … Bulimia

Symptoms | Bulimia

Symptoms Common physical complaints /symptoms of anorexia (anorexia) and bulimia nervosa: Circulatory regulation disorders with low blood pressure Circulatory problems with cold hands and feet Slow pulse (bradycardia) Low body temperature (hypothermia) Stomach dysfunction, bloating and digestive disorders (e.g. constipation) Laryngeal pain due to vomiting Gout (hyperuricemia) Water retention in tissue (edema) Enlarged salivary glands … Symptoms | Bulimia

Eating Disorder

We help you to get an overview of the following eating disorders: Anorexia (=anorexia nervosa) Bulimia nervosa (= bulimia) Binge Eating (=Psychogenic Hyperphagia) Definition Every living creature needs a regular and (desirable) balanced diet to ensure its own survival. For us humans, however, food has other meanings as well. For example, food can be seen … Eating Disorder

Binge Eating Disorder | Eating Disorder

Binge Eating Disorder Binge-eating disorder (= psychogenic hyperphagia) is a recurring “eating attack”. These are very, very uncomfortable for the patient and often lead to great disgust towards oneself. The eating attacks occur several times a week and there are no weight-regulating measures (vomiting, laxatives etc. ). Overweight The term overweight (adiposity) describes a condition … Binge Eating Disorder | Eating Disorder

Binge Eating Disorder

Synonyms Psychogenic Hyperphagia, Binge Eating Disorder Definition With the Binge Eating Disorder there are recurring “gluttony attacks”. These are very, very uncomfortable for the patient and often lead to great disgust with oneself. The eating attacks occur several times a week and there are no weight-regulating measures (vomiting, laxatives etc. ). Epidemiology There are still … Binge Eating Disorder