Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity: Surgery Treatment Secondary Option
Bypass or Banding Surgery to Treat Types of Bingeing EDNOS
| Bariatric Surgery information Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity: Surgery Treatment Secondary Option |
Bypass or Banding Surgery to Treat Types of Bingeing EDNOS |
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Weight Loss Surgery Information - Bariatric Research Studies |
Binge Eating Disorder and ObesityBinge eating disorder was included in the DSM IV as a proposed diagnostic category for further study and as an example for an eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS). Recurrent Episodes of Bingeing Binge eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating in the absence of regular compensatory behavior such as vomiting or laxative abuse. Related features include eating until uncomfortably full, eating when not physically hungry, eating alone and feelings of depression or guilt. Psychopathology of Bingeing Binge eating disorder is associated with increased psychopathology including depression and personality disorders. Although Binge eating disorder is not limited to obese individuals, it is most common in this group and those who seek help do so for treatment of overweight rather than for binge eating. In community samples, the prevalence of Binge eating disorder has been found to be 2-5%, in individuals who seek weight control treatment the prevalence is 30%. Binge eating disorder is more equal in gender ratio than bulimia nervosa. Eating disorder treatments such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) or interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) improve binge eating with abstinence rates of about 50%. Anti-depressants are also effective in reducing binge eating, though less so than psychotherapy. Standard weight loss treatments including bariatric surgery do not seem to exacerbate binge eating problems. Thus, both eating disorder and obesity treatments seem to be beneficial in Binge eating disorder. Bariatric Surgery Secondary Option However, it is recommended today that treatment should first be directed at the disordered eating and associated psychopathology. Source: Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery |