A serious eating disorder in which one constantly eats unusually large amounts of food and feels they are unable to stop. and then may feel often upset or guilty.
Binges are often planned in advance and the person may buy “special” binge foods.
Men and women of any age can get binge eating disorder, but it typically starts in the late teens or early 20s.
Unlike a person with bulimia, after a binge, you don’t regularly compensate for extra calories eaten by vomiting, using laxatives or exercising excessively.
Cause
Family history – If other blood relative also has a eating binge disorder
Dieting – Persons with binge-eating disorder have a history of dieting (Dieting or restricting calories during the day may trigger an urge to binge eat)
Treatment with dopamine agonists has a well-established association with impulse control disorders, including pathological gambling, binge eating, and hypersexuality.
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
Detailed Information
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