Eating Disorder (Materi Bahasa Inggris)

 

EATING DISORDER

Eating disorders describe illnesses that are characterized by irregular eating habits and severe distress or concern about body weight or shape .Eating disorders are mental disorders defined by abnormal eating habits that negatively affect a person's physical or mental health. They include binge eating disorder , anorexia nervosa , bulimia nervosa , rumination disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. Anxiety disorders, depression, and substance abuse are common among people with eating disorders. These disorders do not include obesity. The cause of eating disorders is not clear, both biological and environmental factors appear to play a role. Cultural idealization of thinness is believed to contribute. 

No one can state with certainty what causes eating disorders. As with other behavioral disorders, anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders most likely result from a complex interaction of biological, psychological, family, genetic, environmental, social factors and parental influence. Genetics and biology. Some women may be genetically vulnerable to developing eating disorders. Studies indicate that women with biological siblings or parents with an eating disorder may be predisposed to develop one too. There is also evidence that serotonin, a brain chemical associated with mood, may influence eating behaviors because of its additional connection to the regulation of food intake. Psychological and emotional conditions. A woman with eating disorders may have contributing psychological and emotional factors. She may suffer from low self-esteem, perfectionism, anger management difficulties, or family conflicts and troubled relationships.

Social and cultural issues. Popular media often cultivates and reinforces thinness as the image of the ideal female. The media and entertainment industries often focus on appearance and body shape. It is easy for a woman with a predisposition towards an eating disorder to come to believe that success and worth are often equated with being thin. Peer pressure may also fuel this obsession, particularly among young women.Parental influence has been shown to be an intrinsic component in the development of eating behaviors of children. This influence is manifested and shaped by a variety of diverse factors such as familial genetic predisposition, dietary choices as dictated by cultural or ethnic preferences, the parents' own body shape and eating patterns, the degree of involvement and expectations of their children's eating behavior as well as the interpersonal relationship of parent and child.

            The outcomes of eating disorders (ED) vary among the cases. For many, it can be a lifelong struggle or it can be overcome within months.Miscarriages, pregnant women with a Binge Eating Disorder have shown to have a greater chance of having a miscarriage compared to pregnant women with any other eating disorders.Relapse, an individual who is in remission from BN and EDNOS (Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified) is at a high risk of falling back into the habit of self-harming themselves. Factors such as high stress regarding their job, pressures from society, as well as other occurrences that inflict stress on a person, can push a person back to what they feel will ease the pain.Attachment insecurity, people who are showing signs of attachment anxiety will most likely have trouble communicating their emotional status as well as having trouble seeking effective social support. Signs that a person has adopted this symptom include not showing recognition to their caregiver or when he/she is feeling pain.

Anorexia Nervosa symptoms include the increasing chance of getting osteoporosis. This disease causes the bones of an individual to become brittle, weak, and low in density. Thinning of the hair as well as dry hair and skin is also very common. The muscles of the heart will also start to change if no treatment is inflicted on the patient. This causes the heart to have an abnormally slow heart rate along with low blood pressure.Bulimia nervosa symptoms include heart problems like an irregular heartbeat that can lead to heart failure and death may occur. This occurs because of the electrolyte imbalance that is a result of the constant binge and purge process. The probability of a gastric rupture increases.Binge eating symptoms include high blood pressure, which can cause heart disease if it is not treated. Many patients recognize an increase in the levels of cholesterol. The chance of being diagnosed with gallbladder disease increases, which affects an individual’s digestive tract.

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