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An individual with an eating disorder might not be aware that his relationship with food is far from normal. There can be various physiological and psychological factors involved, some of
which are:
distorted thoughts and beliefs
lack of control over food consumption
a distorted perception of the ‘ideal body’
Types of Teen Eating Disorders and Their Main Features
There are mainly three chronic teen eating disorders Los Angeles health professionals deal with. They are:
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Anorexia Nervosa Disorder (AND)
maintaining excessively low body weight
reducing food consumption massively
misuse of laxatives, diuretics, self-induced vomiting, vigorous exercise
fear of weight gain due to distorted perceptions
Bulimia Nervosa Disorder (BND)
recurrent phases of binging (eating huge quantities of food) and purging
self-induced vomiting, enemas, laxatives, diuretics
distorted body image
Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
repeated episodes of binging in short amount of time
feelings of shame and guilt after binging
usually leads to obesity
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Eating disorders are complex and only trained professionals, can provide a complete cure.
Identifying the actual cause and providing accurate management require professional help and assistance.
Effective treatment of eating disorders requires the involvement of departments such as teen mental health Los Angeles as well. An expert multidisciplinary team is available at treatment centers to assist teens dealing with eating disorders. They aim to:
offer medical and psychiatric care
discrete and specialized treatment
variety of treatment options
behavioral modifications
individualized treatment plans
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Polaris Teen Center, Llc4670 Encino AveEncinoCA,91316
PH: 818-616-8650
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