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level: Level 1 of Disorders of Neurovegetative Functions

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level questions: Level 1 of Disorders of Neurovegetative Functions

Question	Answer
Eating disorder involving recurrent episodes of uncontrolled excessive eating followed by compensatory actions to reduce the caloric or energic impact of the food or to rid the body of the food itself (deliberate vomiting or excessive exercise).	Bulimia nervosa
Relatively brief episode of uncontrolled, excessive consumption, usually of food or alcohol.	Binge
Eating disorder characterised by recurrent food refusal leading to dangerously low body weight. Intense fear of weight gain. Often begins with dieting and focuses on either restricting or purging.	Anorexia nervosa
Pattern of eating involving distress-induced binges not followed by purging behaviour. Associated with distress or impairment of functioning.	Binge-eating disorder (BED)
In bulimia nervosa, the self-induced vomiting or laxative abuse used to compensate for excessive food ingestion. Most are within 10% of expected body weight (BMI). Severe purging methods can lead to medical complications.	Purging techniques (compensatory behaviour)
1) 20% meet the criteria for mood disorders. 2) 50-70% have met the criteria for mood disorders at some point. 3) 80% have met the criteria for an anxiety disorder at some point. 4) 2 out of 5 are substance abusers. 5) Highest fatality rate of all psychopathologies.	Eating disorder stats
1) Predominately medicated (antidepressants) which is ineffective for anorexia nervosa. 2) CBT emphasis on distorted body image which is the core of the pathological mechanism. Identify maladaptive thinking patterns/habits AND replacing them.	Management