(HealthDay News) -- Binge eating disorder means eating
abnormally large amounts of food, eating extremely quickly and
eating beyond the point of fullness.
The Womenshealth.gov website says the disorder can lead to
significant weight gain, and these possible physical and mental
side effects:
- Type 2 diabetes.
- Heart disease.
- High blood pressure.
- High cholesterol.
- Depression or anxiety.
- Increased stress.
- Difficulty sleeping.
- Poor self-esteem.
- Suicidal thoughts.
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