Introduction
Signs and symptoms
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Binge eating disorder: Signs and symptoms
Discover the main signs of a binge eating disorder.
Key points
- If someone has binge eating disorder (BED), they may eat very quickly, eat until uncomfortably full or eat alone.
- BED is also linked with feeling out of control with eating, depression and problems at school and with friends.
- Because binge eating is often done in secret, the only physical sign may be rapid weight gain.
- It is important to seek help for binge eating as soon as you suspect it. If left untreated, it can lead to obesity, which carries a range of complications.