What about overeating and binge eating in the end

Long term and persistent binge eating may lead to obesity, metabolic syndrome, digestive system diseases, psychological disorders, and cardiovascular problems. The main hazards include weight loss, blood sugar fluctuations, stomach damage, emotional dependence, and increased risk of chronic diseases.

1. Weight loss:

Excessive calorie intake directly leads to fat accumulation, causing rapid weight gain in the short term. Long term overeating will destroy the basic metabolic rate and form a vicious circle of "eating more and getting fatter". The increase of visceral fat is particularly significant. Every 5 cm increase in waist circumference will increase the risk of diabetes by 27%.

2. Blood sugar fluctuations:

Concentrated intake of high sugar and high-fat foods can cause severe blood sugar fluctuations and overload of the pancreas. Repeated stimulation may lead to insulin resistance. Fasting blood glucose above 5.6 mmol/L indicates abnormal glucose metabolism, and continuous development may lead to type 2 diabetes.

3. Gastric injury:

The gastric capacity can expand to three times normal under continuous overeating, causing chronic gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux. Excessive secretion of gastric acid can corrode the gastric mucosa, and it is common for binge eaters to experience stomach pain and acid reflux in clinical practice. Gastroscopy shows that erosive gastritis accounts for 68% of cases.

4. Emotional dependence:

The behavior of relieving stress through eating can form psychological dependence, and the dopamine secretion mechanism is disrupted. The sense of guilt generated after binge eating exacerbates emotional fluctuations, and surveys show that over 45% of patients with binge eating disorders also have symptoms of anxiety and depression.

5. Chronic disease risk:

Abnormal blood lipids and elevated blood pressure are the most common, and physical examination reports show that 53% of people have excessive low-density lipoprotein. It can also induce fatty liver and gallstones for a long time. The incidence rate of coronary heart disease in night overeating patients is 40% higher than that in normal people.

Establish a regular meal schedule and slowly eat for 20 minutes to transmit the satiety signal. Choose high fiber foods such as apples and oats to increase chewing frequency, and drink 300ml of warm water before meals to slow down eating speed. Perform 150 minutes of aerobic exercise such as brisk walking and swimming every week to help regulate metabolism, and keep a diet diary to identify triggering factors. Continuous vomiting and abdominal pain require gastroscopy and glucose tolerance testing. Psychological intervention combined with mindfulness based diet training can effectively improve eating behavior.