Eating Disorder Treatment

Dr. Priyanka Kalra, a dedicated specialist in eating disorders, provides compassionate care near you

Eating disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits that can have significant negative effects on an individual’s physical and mental health. The most common types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image, and a refusal to maintain a healthy weight. People with anorexia may restrict their food intake, engage in excessive exercise, and exhibit other behaviors such as vomiting or using laxatives to lose weight.

Bulimia nervosa involves binge eating, followed by purging behaviors such as self-induced vomiting or laxative abuse. People with bulimia may also engage in other behaviors, such as fasting or excessive exercise, to compensate for the calories consumed during a binge.

Binge-eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating without purging behaviors. People with this disorder may feel a loss of control over their eating during these episodes and experience feelings of guilt, shame, and distress afterward.
Eating disorders can have serious physical and mental health consequences, including malnutrition, dehydration, gastrointestinal problems, dental issues, and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.

Binge-eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating without purging behaviors. People with this disorder may feel a loss of control over their eating during these episodes and experience feelings of guilt, shame, and distress afterward.

Eating disorders can have serious physical and mental health consequences, including malnutrition, dehydration, gastrointestinal problems, dental issues, and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.

Our team of psychiatrists and psychologists can provide a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of eating disorders. By addressing the underlying psychological and emotional issues, along with providing medication management, nutritional counseling, and support, patients can improve their chances of recovery and lead a healthier and happier life.

How can we Help?

• Diagnosis and assessment: The team can conduct a comprehensive evaluation to assess the severity of the eating disorder and any underlying mental health issues that may be contributing to it.
• Medication management: A psychiatrist can prescribe medications to address any co-occurring mental health issues, such as depression or anxiety, that may be contributing to the eating disorder.
• Nutritional counseling: A psychologist or registered dietitian can provide nutritional counseling to help the individual develop healthy eating habits, understand the importance of balanced nutrition, and learn how to manage food-related triggers and cravings.
• Psychotherapy: Both a psychiatrist and psychologist can provide psychotherapy to help the individual address the underlying emotional and psychological issues that may be contributing to the eating disorder. Psychotherapy can also help the individual develop coping strategies, improve their self-esteem, and learn healthy ways to manage stress and emotions.