By: Mickayla and Kc. Being a Female – Although eating disorders can occur in both men and women...
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By: Mickayla and Kc. Being a Female – Although eating disorders can occur in both men and women statistics show that 90% of people with eating disorders
Being a Female Although eating disorders can occur in both men
and women statistics show that 90% of people with eating disorders
are female. Age Eating disorders can occur at any age but tends to
occur mostly in between the teen ages to your 20s. Family History A
person whose family has a history of any form of an eating disorder
is more likely to develop one. Emotional Disorders Anyone who is
emotionally unstable is at a higher risk. Dieting People who diet
and get encouragements from peers or others are more likely to
start dieting even more.
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Transitions During transitional points in life such as moving,
leaving for college etc eating disorder become more likely to
occur. Sports, Work, and Artistic Activities Eating disorders are
extremely common amongst gymnasts, ballerinas, dancers, actors,
young athletes, and models. These individuals are at a higher risk
for eating disorders because they are always told to loose weight
or to stay in shape.
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No one knows the exact cause of eating disorders but many
researchers say it is a combination of biological, environmental,
genetic, and mental factors. Biological Factors Some people have
certain genetics that make them more sensitive to this issue.
Anyone with relatives that had/have an eating disorder at a high
risk then others. Psychological and Emotional Factors Low
self-esteem, perfectionism, impulsive behavior, troubled
relationships etc can cause eating disorders. Societies Impact
Society has a very set idea of what pretty and success looks like.
Peer pressure can cause a higher desire to look a certain way.
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Obsession with food, extremely low-calorie diets, and/or weight
loss. Excuses for not eating; moving food around on plates; cooking
elaborate meals for other people without eating. Compulsive
exercise. Wearing baggy clothes to conceal body. Irritability,
moodiness, withdrawal from family and friends. Near-constant
fatigue; insomnia. Skin turns sickly gray or yellow. Hair become
dry and brittle, falls out in clumps.
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A drop in blood pressure and body temperature, causing feelings
of constantly being cold. Fine, downy hair (lanugo) grows on back,
arms, legs, face, and neck. Severe depression and suicidal remarks.
Fear of gaining weight; negative self image. Think appearance.
Trouble sleeping. Menstrual irregularities or loss of menstruation.
Abdominal pain
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Constipation. Dry skin. Irregular heart rhythms. Dehydration.
Denial of disease. People can experience many of these symptoms or
only a few depending on how severe their case is.
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Causes loss of crucial bone mass which can lead to diseases
such as osteoporosis, as well as anemia and other serious blood
disorders. Electrolyte inbalancment caused from severe
malnourishment. Hormonal changes cessation of menstruation in woman
and decreased testosterone in men. Organ failure heart, liver, and
kidneys. * These organs are starved. In some severe cases,
death.
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When doctors suspect an eating disorder they will run many
texts and exams on the participant. They will run a variety of
tests such as physical tests, laboratory tests and other studies.
Physical Exam - may include measuring height, weight and body mass
index; checking vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure and
temperature; checking the skin for dryness or other problems;
listening to the heart and lungs; and examining your abdomen.
Laboratory Exam - may include a complete blood count, as well as
more-specialized blood tests to check electrolytes and protein, as
well as liver, kidney and thyroid function. A urinalysis also may
be done.
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Other studies - X-rays may be taken to check for pneumonia or
heart problems. Electrocardiograms may be done to look for heart
irregularities. You may also have a bone density test. Tests such
as these can help pinpoint diagnosis and find other
complications.
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In order for a person to experience permanent weight loss there
is the need for a lifestyle change to take place. -Lifestyle
changes are hard to make and maintain. Habit drags us back. Our
friends, family and colleagues interfere People that are
intrinsically motivated change for the benefit of themselves
-Lifestyle is the sum of your habits of eating, exercising,
confronting stress, how you handle change, dealing with others.
-Your lifestyle is important for what it allows you to do and what
it keeps you from doing.
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Most likely there will be changes that need to take place in
all areas of your life: physical, intellectual, emotional,
relational, and spiritual. When the necessary changes take place in
each of these aspects of a persons being, there will be an overall
lifestyle change which leads to permanent weight loss. This is the
whole- person approach to weight loss.
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Eating disorders are very serious conditions that need to be
properly treated. They can be very serious and can even cause
death. Some forms of treatment are psychotherapy, weight
restoration and nutrition education, hospitalization, and
medications. Psychotherapy Psychotherapy can help reverse bad/
unhealthy habits. Through psychotherapy you can learn how to
monitor your eating and your moods, develop problem-solving skills,
and explore healthy ways to cope with stressful situations.
Psychotherapy can also help improve your relationships and your
mood.
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Weight restoration and nutrition education No matter what kind
of eating disorder you have, the most important thing to do when
treatment starts is to get back to a healthy weight and educate
yourself about nutrition. Hospitalization If an eating disorder is
serious and the individual refuses to eat your doctor might
recommend hospitalization to help return the individual to their
old healthy self. Medication Medication wont cure eating disorders
but it can help control urges to binging and diet.
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Recovery from eating disorders can be a long, difficult process
interrupted by relapses. About half of all anorectics recover. Up
to 20% die of complications of the disorder. The recovery rate for
people with bulimia is slightly higher.
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Anorexia = highest mortality rate of any mental illness.
Anorexia affects 2.5 million people in America. More then 50% of
girls between 11 and 13 think theyre fat. The average model weighs
23% less then average women. More then 33% of anorexics suffer from
anemia ( low red blood cell count.) Almost 90% of women that have
eating disorders develop leucopenia (loss of bone minerals.) An
estimated 20% of people die from the complications. Only 10% of
people with eating disorders receive treatment.
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