Eating Disorder

When the relationship with food causes distress or puts health at risk, it is advisable to seek professional support, since an eating disorder involves persistent disturbances in eating habits along with an intense preoccupation with weight, body shape, or food.

Ways it can present: Marked restriction of food, episodes of overeating, or behaviors to compensate for what was eaten, accompanied by emotional distress.

Why it is important to address it: It affects both the body and psychological well-being, so it requires a careful and comprehensive approach.

Which specialists treat it? A team is usually involved: the psychiatrist and the psychologist address the emotional and behavioral aspects, while a general practitioner supports the physical aspect. If you notice these signs in yourself or someone close to you, taking the step of seeking care in time is essential.