We've all looked in the mirror and some point in our lives and thought 'I look fat', however, for some this negative way of viewing the physical image is part of everyday life.
Thousands of women and an increasing number of men of all ages and walks of life,?hate what they see when they stare at their reflections and this unfortunately can lead to eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia.
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When a person is suffering from these disorders, they will either starve themselves (anorexia) or eat and make themselves sick afterwards in order to prevent weight gain (bulimia).
Some people also 'binge eat'. This can result in chronic obesity and although it's not a way of starving the body of essential nutrients?as with?anorexia and bulimia, it is still classed as a serious eating disorder.
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Normally, sufferers of these disorders?will:
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Appear?extremely thin/large in a short period of time
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Be obsessive about calorie intake?and exercise (bulimia and anorexia)
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Take frequent trips to the bathroom, particularly after meals (bulimia and anorexia)
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Hide food in strange places (binge eating)
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Experience dizziness and headaches
Side effects of these eating disorders include:
- High blood pressure
- Muscle loss and weakness
- Fainting and fatigue
- Hair loss
- Dry skin
- Tooth decay and staining from acid during vomiting
- Dehydration
- Gall bladder disease
However, most people assume that a person with?an eating disorder has a problem with food, when in actual fact, it is only?a symptom of underlying personal issues.
With proper treatment, people can fully recover from these disorders and usually the first step towards fighting them is to admit there is a problem.
If you have an eating disorder or know someone who does, why not get in touch with Elite Clinics, based in Fuengirola:
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Tel: 0034 951 31 15 91
http://www.eliteclinics.com/eatingdisorders.html
Elite Clinics
Calle Espa?a 1
Edificio Buendia 1, Office 1c
Fuengirola
29640
Malaga