Health issues related to eating habits

Health issues related to eating habits

Gastritis

• Inflammation of the stomach epithelial layer by gastric juice when the stomach is empty

• If left untreated, gastric ulcers can develop

• Causes: Irregular eating patterns, excessive alcohol and painkiller use.

Anorexia nervosa

• Avoiding food to achieve an ideal body weight

• Patients suffer from psychological problems and nutrient deficiency because their digestive system is affected

Bulimia nervosa

• Vomiting or taking laxatives that cause diarrhoea after eating a lot

• Patients suffer from dehydration, nutrient deficiency, and eventually cardiovascular disease or kidney failure

Muscle dysmorphia

• Small muscle size with not enough growth

• Patients subject themselves to extreme training and weightlifting

• They may consume steroids or muscle building supplements

Diabetes type 2

• High blood glucose due to a lack of insulin to facilitate glucose movement

Obesity

• An accumulation of body fat due to eating more calories than the body requires

Acid reflux

• Backflow of stomach acid into the oesophagus

Pica

• An eating disorder where non-nutritional objects are eaten persistently

Gastric bypass

• Reduction of stomach size through diverse operative methods

• Patients may suffer from nausea, vomiting, acid reflux

• Patients may also suffer from malnutrition, stomach ulcer, complications in bowel movement