The patient repeatedly eats in binges. Weight and body shape unduly affect the patient's self-evaluation. These symptoms do not occur solely during episodes of Anorexia Nervosa . This is the more common type. The patient fasts or exercises excessively but does not often induce vomiting or misuse diuretics or laxatives.
Some disorders display similar or sometimes even the same symptom.
The clinician, therefore, in his diagnostic attempt has to differentiate against the following disorders which one needs to be ruled out to establish a precise diagnosis. Cause The self esteem of individuals with eating disorders is directly related to their body shape, weight, and management of food. Eating disorders often lead to diminished concentration and attention leaving one less able to focus on academic course work. Preoccupation with food and body image result in feelings of anxiety which may also interfere with daily functioning. In severe cases medical problems may arise such as hypotension, dental enamel erosion, malnutrition, impaired renal functioning, electrolyte imbalance, and cardiovascular problems which require medical attention and possible hospitalization.