A common characteristic of eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia is a lack of awareness of the disorder and, consequently, a lack of motivation to recover.
In boys who have had anorexia, physical development can be altered, especially regarding height, muscle mass, and bone density. These changes are related to the effects of food restriction and weight loss on the hormonal system.
The most frequent problems are binge eating and bulimia nervosa
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Eating disorders in adulthood
Eating disorders (EDs) don't only affect teenagers. They can appear at any point in life, and it's important to detect them and receive appropriate professional help. Furthermore, it's not true that the symptoms or distress associated with these disorders disappear with age. Therefore, it's essential that both those affected and their families are attentive to signs of relapse or any suspicion of an emerging ED, regardless of the person's age. In this session, we'll focus on eating disorders in adulthood, answering all your questions.