Transcript Eating Disorders Remediation Power Point

Health Remediation Power Point
Eating Disorders
Why are you here?
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You have received a grade below 80 on
Anorexia vs. Bulimia assignment and/or the
Eating Disorders discussion forum
The remediation assignment that goes with this
power point is your chance to recoup some of
those lost points
Use and study the information that follows.
Once you have done so complete the
remediation assignment and turn it in.
Eating Disorders
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2 main disorders:
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Anorexia
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Bulimia
Anorexia
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Characterized by low body weight, person starves
themselves, greatly restricts intake of food due to control
issues, and a irrational desire to be thin.
Bulimia
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Normal body weight is common, characterized by a bingepurge cycle. Binging is taking in abnormally large amounts
of food. Purging can be done by throwing up, excessive
exercise, etc.
Complications and Symptoms
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Complications can occur with both disorders.
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Symptoms
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Anorexia- yellow, dry skin, fine hair growth all
over body, emaciation, anemia, behavior
changes, thinning of bones, brittle hair and
nails, severe constipation, brain damage,
organ failure.
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Bulimia- Chronically swollen and sore throat,
swollen salivary glands, worn tooth enamel,
acid reflux, intestinal distress, dehydration,
electrolyte imbalance.
Treatment
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Not just physical or nutritional.
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Mental aspects must be addressed.
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Psychotherapy
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Individual and group therapy
Medicines may be used as well (antidepressants, etc.)
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Nutritional counseling
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Medical treatment and monitoring
EDNOS
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Stands for eating disorders not otherwise
specified.
Example is Binge Eating Disorder.
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Patients with this disorder display some
bulimic tendencies, but do not purge
Causes
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Often underlying mental or emotional issues
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Person may feel like they have no control in
their life and are trying to exert control
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Other issues like OCD or depression can
manifest as eating disorders
Distorted sense of body image
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Some say this is due to media influence
Citations
Information obtained from:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eati
ng-disorders/complete-index.shtml