Binge Eating Disorder

A binge eating disorder is best described as consuming excessive amounts of food over a specific period of time. This time frame has been documented to occur for a period of two hours on average. The binge eating episodes usually occur approximately two to three times a week for somewhere around six months. Binge eating disorder is a treatable, and a disorder from which many thousands of people recover.

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Binge Eating Disorder Symptoms

Expert professionals from several different binge eating disorder treatment centers have identified several different symptoms among those identified with binge eating disorder. Some of the symptoms associated with binge eating disorder include the following:

• Continuous preoccupation with food and weight
• Obsession over the next meal to come
• Eating large amounts of food when not hungry
• Binge eating even when full
• Eating alone due to shame
• Feeling depressed, guilty and ashamed after bingeing

Binge Eating Disorder Health Risks

Binge eating disorder has in common with other addictions: its own set of signs and symptoms, being a progressive and chronic condition and if left untreated can be fatal. Some of the medical issues associated with binge eating disorder include:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Hypertension
• Joint pain
• Liver and kidney problems
• Respiratory problems