An eating disorder can turn into an emergency if left untreated. If you or someone else is suffering from an eating disorder, our team at Memorial Village ER can help with diagnosis and treatment.
Our Board Certified ER physician’s and psychiatrist are on call 24/7, and during holidays.
Eating disorder Symptoms
These are signs that you or a loved one might have an eating disorder:
- Fluctuations in weight (gaining or losing)
- Stomach cramps
- Irregularities with the menstrual cycle
- Fainting
- Sleep problems
- Muscle weakness
- Appearing uncomfortable eating with others
- Refusal to eat specific foods
- Frequent dieting
- Extreme mood swings
- Overtly concerned about their appearance
Keep in mind, this is a general overview of symptoms, and each eating disorder has its own unique symptoms that may overlap at times.
For example, anorexia symptoms often include:
- Dramatic weight loss
- Dressing in layers to cover such weight loss
- Making frequent comments about being fat
For bulimia, you may be dealing with symptoms such as:
- Calluses on the back of your hands or knuckles, common with self-induced vomiting
- Frequent trips to the bathroom after meals
If you observe these symptoms in yourself or a loved one , it may be possible they are dealing with an eating disorder. If they do have an eating disorder, you can get immediate care by stopping by or giving us a call tonight.
Can you go to the ER for an eating disorder?
Yes, it can get to the point where you need to visit the emergency room due to an eating disorder. It can be due to the following symptoms –
For anorexic patients:
- Abnormally low blood pressure
- Decreased or irregular heartbeat
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Dysfunction of the liver
- Seizures caused by very low blood sugars
For bulimic patients:
- Vomiting blood
- Severe dehydration
- Difficulty swallowing foods/liquids
Emergency Psychiatric needs may be reason to visit Memorial Village ER. Our ER specializes in:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Suicidal Ideation
- Bi-polar
- Personality Disorder
- OCD
An eating disorder does not automatically qualify for an emergency, but it can lead to one. Do not wait until its too late, get treatment started now. Visit Memorial Village Emergency Room for help now.