The face most commonly linked to eating disorders is female. Men, however, can also be affected.
Up to 95 percent of boys and men may be unhappy with their appearance. Many may feel they lack muscle. About 10 percent of people treated for eating disorders are men, notes a study in the Journal of Health Psychology.
Eating disorders can lead to a wide range of health problems. These include thinning bones, tooth decay, organ failure and even death.
People with these conditions may hide the signs. Stay alert for these symptoms in friends and family members:
• Obsessions with eating, food, or weight control
• Feeling cold or tired all the time
• Chronic sore throat and swollen glands in the neck
• Hiding eating habits
If you or a loved one has eating or body image issues, ask for help. Psychotherapy, medication, monitoring and nutritional counseling can offer relief.
Source: Good Neighbor Pharmacy Helath Connecction, June 2013
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