6 Warning Signs of Eating Disorders You Should Not Ignore

By Vanshika Gaur
10 Jan 2025, 05:05 IST

Eating disorders are an unhealthy relationship with food in which an individual refuses to eat certain food groups, avoids eating food or eats too much food. Here are some signs that you might have an eating disorder.

Weight Gain and Loss

While gaining or losing weight is normal, it might also be a sign of an underlying eating disorder if no external or internal cause is there.

Irregular Periods

While PCOD and PCOS are some of the main reasons for irregular periods, eating disorders can also be a sign of irregular periods as it can cause hormonal imbalance.

Avoiding certain foods

Avoiding certain foods such as removing the whole food group of carbohydrates or not eating due to the fear of weight gain is also a sign of an eating disorder.

Mood Swings

The eating disorders take a toll on physical and mental health causing irritability, anxiety, and mood swings. It also causes severe psychological consequences often leaving you depressed.

Difficulty Concentrating

Not eating properly can lead to malnutrition, dehydration and other physical problems, which in turn can impair brain function. It may also cause emotional distress.

Dental Problems

Eating disorders can also cause dental problems such as tooth erosion, tooth decay, less production of saliva, dry mouth and more.

Information Credits

The information is sourced from the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). Eating disorders can also form abnormal eating habits, distorted body image and more. One must seek help from a doctor or professional healthcare.