| umls-concept:C0013473 | skos:definition | MSH: A group of disorders characterized by physiological and psychological disturbances in appetite or food intake.,CSP: group of disorders characterized by physiological and psychological disturbances in eating behavior, appetite or food intake.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Eating disorders are serious behavior problems. They include</p><ul><li> Anorexia nervosa, in which you become too thin, but you don't eat enough because you think you are fat </li><li> Bulimia nervosa, involving periods of overeating followed by purging, sometimes through self-induced vomiting or using laxatives</li><li> Binge-eating, which is out-of-control eating</li></ul><p>Women are more likely than men to have eating disorders. They usually start in the teenage years and often occur along with depression, anxiety disorders and substance abuse. </p><p>Eating disorders can cause heart and kidney problems and even death. Getting help early is important. Treatment involves monitoring, mental health therapy, nutritional counseling and sometimes medic | lld:umls |
