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Q: Do I Have an Eating Disorder? Is It Bad Enough for a Treatm
asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 24th, 2006
ive been cutting for the past 2 years...and ive been dealing with eating issues for at least the last year... im not sure if i have an eating disorder though since im not underweight at all. i dont eat for sometimes 2 weeks and then after that 2 weeks i start bingeing for a few days like crazy and purge right after for about 30 minutes just making sure ive gotten everything out. ive been thinking about applying for Mercy Ministries.. but im not sure if im bad enough to go into a inpatient treatment center do you think i i have an eating disorder and do you thinkt hat that treatment center would be to much for me?


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on April 10th, 2006
Eating Disorders Answer A702
It seems likely that you have an eating disorder... probably bulimia. Bulimia is very similar to a chemical addiction because it alters your physical chemistry. According to your weight, height, age and sex your eating disorder doesn't seem that had permanently caused damage to your body. This does not mean that your case is not serious! On the contrary, bulimia can only get worse; it is a progressive disease. Before you decide upon a treatment center, you can seek medical help from your GP and/or a mental health professional. They can help diagnose the stage of the disease and recommend treatment. Either way, you can begin the process of healing. Visit your doctor and you will get the proper care and treatment that you need.


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on April 10th, 2006
Eating Disorders Answer A702
It seems likely that you have an eating disorder... probably bulimia. Bulimia is very similar to a chemical addiction because it alters your physical chemistry. According to your weight, height, age and sex your eating disorder hasn’t yet permanently caused damage to your body. This does not mean that your case is not serious! On the contrary, bulimia can only get worse; it is a progressive disease. Before you decide upon a treatment center, you can seek medical help from your GP and/or a mental health professional. They can help diagnose the stage of the disease and recommend treatment. Either way, you can begin the process of healing. And don't worry; you will get the proper care and treatment that you need.


DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" questions are answered by certified physicians and other medical professionals who volunteer their time on eHealth Forum. For more information about experts participating in the "Ask a Doctor" Network, please visit our medical experts page. You may also visit our Eating Disorders , for moderated patient to patient support and information.

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