Treatment Centers for Eating Disorders

The complications that result from eating disorders

There are a number of serious complications that can develop for the individual who is suffering with an eating disorder. These complications and their symptoms will vary from one person to the next and most treatment centers for eating disorders will offer different programs that can be customized to address an individuals unique clinical needs. Some of the symptoms to be aware of include acne, cavities and/or tooth loss, constipation and diarrhea, electrolyte imbalance, osteoporosis, and water retention.

The more severe complications and health conditions include cerebral atrophy, cardiac arrest, kidney failure, and even suicide. Whenever any of these become apparent it is critical that you research several treatment centers for eating disorders in order to get the professional help that you need. Anxiety disorders, depression, and substance abuse may also be present in individuals suffering with eating disorders. Additionally, a correct diagnosis is critical in order to prescribe the most effective treatment and recovery program.

Facts and statistics to be aware of

According to current research, there are some 8 million Americans currently suffering with either Anorexia, Bulimia, or Binge Eating Disorders. Roughly 8 to 9 million are women and 1 million are men. It is also estimated that 50% of them are in dire need of professional help for their conditions, yet less than 10% will get the help they so desperately need. Anywhere from 10% to 25% of them will die from one of these conditions if they do not enter one of the many treatment centers for eating disorders that are currently available.

Another critical statistic is that of all the fatalities that occur, somewhere between 5% and 8% of them will result from suicide. The harsh reality is that eating disorders exhibit the highest mortality rate of all the mental illnesses currently known to man. The prevalence of eating disorders should come as no surprise as the incident rate of them has increased dramatically in the past couple of decades. They are now considered a serious public health threat as a result of their prevalence and pervasiveness.

Getting the professional help you or a loved one needs

In many instances, eating disorders are accompanied with a co-existing psychological condition such as anxiety disorders or depression, so it is imperative that these issues are addressed as the eating disorder itself. Harmony Grove is an eating wellness facility and one of many treatment centers for eating disorders that has treated women from all over the world with some of the most effective programs available.

If you would like more information about Harmony Grove and the programs we offer, please call us at the toll-free phone number listed above.