An eating disorder is a mental health condition characterized by unhealthy and often extreme eating habits, such as restricting food intake, binge eating, or purging. Eating disorders can affect both men and women and can have severe physical and emotional consequences.

There are several types of eating disorders, including:-

  1. Anorexia nervosa: A condition characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image, and severe food restriction.


  2. Bulimia nervosa: A condition characterized by binge eating followed by purging through vomiting, laxative abuse, or excessive exercise.

  3. Binge eating disorder: A condition characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating without purging.

     

  4. Other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED): A condition that does not meet the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder, but still involves disordered eating behaviors.

Eating disorders can have serious physical and psychological consequences, including malnutrition, electrolyte imbalances, heart problems, and depression. Treatment for eating disorders typically involves a combination of therapy, medication, and nutritional counseling.