Causes of eating disorders consists of several factors
Biological Factors
There are genes that may make it easier for certain people experiencing eating disorders. People with close family members who have eating disorders (such as siblings or parents) are also easier to have an eating disorder, so it is associated with a genetic relationship. In addition there is evidence to suggest that serotonin (a chemical compound found in the brain) can affect a person's eating habits.
Psychology and Emotional Health Factors
People who suffer from eating disorders often also have psychological and emotional problems that contribute to the disorder. They may have low self-esteem, perfectionism, impulsive behavior, difficulty controlling anger, family conflict and trouble to build relationships.
Environmental Factors
Culture in modern western societies often also give rise & strengthen the desire to be thin. Success and rewards often associated with being thin on the current pop culture. Pressure from peers and are seen in various media can increase a person's desire to be thin, especially in adolescent girls.
Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders Occurrence
Signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa.
- Refusing to eat and deny their hunger.
- Fear is to gain weight.
- Having a picture of yourself that is negative.
- Excessive exercise.
- Have a flat feeling and mood.
- Preoccupied with food.
- Withdraw from the social environment.
- Emaciated appearance.
- Dizziness or fainting.
- Presence of fine hairs all over the body (lanugo).
- Irregular menstruation / not at all menstruation (amenorrhea).
- Constipation / constipation.
- Pain in the abdomen.
- Dry skin.
- Often feel cold.
- An irregular heartbeat.
- Low blood pressure.
- Dehydration.
Signs and symptoms of bulimia nervosa.
- Eating to feel sick, usually with foods that are high in fat or sweet.
- Induce themselves to vomit.
- The use of laxatives / purgatives.
- Excessive exercise.
- Focus on body weight and body shape that is not healthy.
- Have a negative self image.
- Go to the toilet after every meal or between meals.
- Was not able to control eating habits.
- CHAPTER abnormal.
- Have tooth decay and gum (due to stomach acid when exposed to vomit).
- Swelling of the salivary glands in the cheek.
- Pain in the mouth and throat.
- Dehydration.
- An irregular heartbeat.
- The existence of blisters, sores or visible bone on the knuckle / hand.
- Irregular menstruation / not at all menstruation (amenorrhea).
- Dieting or fasting continuously.
- May also have substance abuse or alcohol.
Signs and symptoms of uncontrollable eating (binge eating).
- Eating to feel sick.
- Feeding in large numbers at certain times (when experiencing episodes of binge) than the usual time.
- Eat faster (as experienced binge episode).
- Was not able to control eating habits.
- Seing eat alone.
- Feeling worried and upset with the amount of food eaten.
