Binge Eating Disorder

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Binge eating disorder (BED) is a condition marked by episodes of consuming food in a larger amount than is normal in a short time. These episodes occur every week over three months. It is an individual diagnosis different from bulimia nervosa. Binge eating disorder is associated with various psychological and non-psychological issues with some degree of impairment of daily life and a few severe impairments. General medical disorders such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and chronic pain are some of its comorbid conditions. It most commonly presents in obese individuals, but it is not limited to them. The presenting complaint of people with binge eating disorder is weight gain. The prevalence of this disorder increases with an increase in body weight, and obesity is the frequent comorbidity.