What Is Pica Eating Disorder?
Pica is a less common eating disorder compared to anorexia and bulimia, but this eating disorder still has negative effects on individuals. Pica occurs when individuals eat items without nutritional value, such as ice. Although they may consume harmless items, the disorder can progress and take a dangerous turn, but treatment is available. What Is […]
Discovering Lesser-Known Eating Disorders: Bringing Awareness to Uncommon Feeding and Eating Conditions
While anorexia and bulimia nervosa are the most recognized eating disorders, several lesser-known eating disorders also significantly impact those suffering. There are eight different diagnoses within the Feeding and Eating Disorders chapter of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5th edition- text revision (DSM-5-TR), a comprehensive manual covering all psychiatric and related diagnoses in the healthcare […]