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Symptoms of Food Addiction

The following features are indicative of Food Addiction:
  • low self-esteem
  • consuming food quickly
  • depression
  • panic attacks
  • increased feelings of anxiety
  • feeling sad
  • feeling hopeless
  • increased irritability
  • gaining weight rapidly
  • digestive disorders
  • cravings
  • fatigue
It is possible that Food Addiction shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.

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Common Causes of Food Addiction

The following are the most common causes of Food Addiction:
  • overexpression FOSB gene

Risk Factors for Food Addiction

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Food Addiction:
  • family history
  • psychological issues
  • during the teens and early 20s
  • people on dieting

Prevention of Food Addiction

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Food Addiction. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • talk with the pediatrician

Occurrence of Food Addiction

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Food Addiction cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Very rare between 1K - 10K cases

Common Age Group

Food Addiction most commonly occurs in the following age group:
  • Aged between 12-35 years

Common Gender

Food Addiction can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Food Addiction

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Food Addiction:
  • Eating attitudes test: To measure the symptoms and concerns characteristic of eating
  • SCOFF questionnaire: To assess the presence of disorder
  • Body attitudes test: To measure an individual's attitude towards one's own body
  • Body attitudes questionnaire: A 44 item self-report questionnaire to measures a woman's attitude towards their own body
  • Eating disorder inventory: To assess the presence of eating disorders

Doctor for Diagnosis of Food Addiction

Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Food Addiction:
  • Psychotherapist
  • Nutritional counsellor
  • Psychiatrist

Complications of Food Addiction if untreated

Yes, Food Addiction causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Food Addiction is left untreated:
  • poor quality of life
  • problems functioning at work
  • social isolation
  • obesity
  • joint problems
  • heart disease
  • type 2 diabetes
  • gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • sleep-related breathing disorders
  • depression
  • bipolar disorder
  • anxiety

Self-care for Food Addiction

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Food Addiction:
  • Stick to the treatment plan: Helps in maintaining overall health
  • Resist urges to weigh yourself: Helps maintaining healthy habits
  • Physical activity: Improve overweight related problems

Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Food Addiction

The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Food Addiction:
  • Acupuncture: Helps reducing anxiety
  • Massage: Helps relaxing the body
  • Yoga: Helps maintaining overall health
  • Meditation: Helps in relieving stress

Patient Support for Treatment of Food Addiction

The following actions may help Food Addiction patients:
  • Friends and family support: Helps coping with emotional feelings
  • Stay connected with family member and friends: Help feel better during and after treatment and help maintain overall health

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Food Addiction.

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