Overeating is a behavior that, while generally not a medical problem, in some cases is a symptom of binge eating disorder or bulimia. In more general terms it refers to the persistent consumption of excess food in relation to the energy that the person expends, leading to weight gain and often to obesity. This may be a brief or short term process (many people overindulge generally during festivities or while on holiday) or a longer term process. It has been suggested that Binge eating be merged into this article or section. ... Bulimia nervosa, more commonly known as bulimia, is a psychological condition in which the subject engages in recurrent binge eating followed by intentionally doing one or more of the following in order to compensate for the intake of the food and prevent weight gain: vomiting inappropriate use of laxatives, enemas...
One organization that helps overeaters is Overeaters Anonymous, which operates a 12-step program. Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a Twelve Step program for people identifying themselves as powerless over food including, but not limited to, compulsive overeaters, those with binge eating disorder, bulimics and anorexics. ... (Redirected from 12-step program) A twelve-step program is a self-help group whose members attempt recovery from various addictions and compulsions through the use of a plan referred to as the twelve steps. Characteristics All twelve-step programs follow some version of the twelve steps. ...
Overeating has been linked to the use of medications known as dopamine agonists, such as pramipexole [1]. It has been suggested that Blockbuster drug be merged into this article or section. ... Dopamine agonist is a synthetic drug that mimics the effect of the neurotransmitter dopamine. ... Pramipexole (INN, trade names Mirapex® and Sifrol®) is a medication indicated for treating Parkinsons disease and restless legs syndrome (RLS). ...
Binge eating is a pattern of disordered eating which consists of episodes of uncontrollable overeating. ... Look up addiction in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...
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