Think Youve Got Food Poisoning?
Eating disorders (EDs) are complicated; recovery, even more so.
Theresa Shank, RD, is a Philadelphia-based dietitian.
Research shows that Im not alone.
Restricting food intake, bingeing, avoiding food groups, and purgingwhether through laxatives or vomitingall harm your digestion.
Basically, severely restricting food starves your gut, which can lead to serious health problems.
Jaime Coffino, PhD, MPH, is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders.
This bacterial imbalance can affect ones immune system and can contribute to symptoms ofIBS or IBD.
Another lesser-known effect of eating disorders ispelvic floor dysfunction, which is triggered by chronic constipation associated with anorexia.
Constantly straining to go to the bathroom can weaken the pelvic floor muscles.
When GI issues appear during recovery, anxiety and stress are often to blame.
Diet foods should be eliminated and food variety should be implemented.
The good news about digestive disorders associated with eating disorders is thatthey are often reversible.
For me, eliminating foods was not the solution to fixing my gut health issues.
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Jaime Coffino, PhD, MPH, is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders.
