i have an apointment with a nutritionist.......{serious answers only, please}?

Question

for having a possible Eating Disorder. what can i expect? what are they for sure going to do? such as take blood, general exam, urine analysis? what kind of questions might they ask. how much information should i share on the first visit? how should i dress?


if you can help me with any of these questions, thank you.

Answer 1

Alternative names
Eating - binge

Definition Return to top

Binge eating is an eating disorder characterized by eating more than a person needs d to satisfy hunger. It is a feature of bulimia, a disorder that also includes abnormal perception of body image, constant craving for food and binge eating, followed by self-induced vomiting or laxative use.

Considerations Return to top

Bulimia is most common among adolescents or young adults, usually female. People with bulimia typically consume large quantities of easily ingested high-calorie foods, usually in secrecy. Binge eating is usually followed by self-induced vomiting and accompanied by feelings of guilt or depression.

Complications resulting from prolonged bulimia include gastric dilatation, pancreatitis, dental decay, pharyngitis, esophagitis, pulmonary (lung) aspiration, and electrolyte abnormalities. Constipation and hemorrhoids are also common in bulimics.

Although death from bulimia is rare, the long-term outcome in severe bulimia can be worse than the outcome in anorexia nervosa, which suggests that the psychiatric disorder that causes bulimia is usually more severe.

Common Causes Return to top

* Bulimia (while this disorder often begins during or after strict dieting, and may be caused by stress related to insufficient food intake, its cause remains unknown.)

Home Care Return to top

Take measures to reduce stress and improve overall health.

Medication is usually not necessary for this disorder. However, antidepressants, as prescribed by the doctor, are often helpful. Supportive care and counseling are recommended. Individual, group, family, and behavioral therapy may provide some help.

Call your health care provider if Return to top

* bulimia is suspected

What to expect at your health care provider's office Return to top

The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed. A history of the eating patterns may be sought from one or more family members because the affected person may not acknowledge that they are binge eating.

Medical history questions documenting binge eating in detail may include:

* How long has this been occurring?
* Are "purge" behaviors (such as self-induced vomiting or laxative abuse) also present?
* What other symptoms are also present?

Possible diagnostic tests include blood studies, such as electrolyte levels.

INTERVENTION

Behavior is usually controlled with counseling, biofeedback training (a process of monitoring body functions and altering these functions through relaxation), and individual or group psychotherapy.

Dress up in loose clothings.

Answer 2

I have not heard of a nutritionist doing all those test. I do know they weigh you, and check your height to start. And, just talk with you about healthy eating habits, and help you with a menu, according to your likes and dislies of foods. A nutritionist helps you eat a well balanced meals. And snacks (as needed for snacks). Dress comfortably. The questions the nutritionist may ask are basically what your eating habits are like now, your daily schedule, how active you are or not, things like that. They need to know all this information to figure the right amount of foods you need to eat daily, to keep up yor strength, etc. Only if/when you go to a regular dr. do you get the tests and exam you are thinking about. Take care.

Answer 3

Usually a nutritionist will ask you questions about your eating habits and then recommend different eating plans for you.
They might order blood work but if your doctor has already done that, the nutritionist probably won't.
You will probably have follow up visits also for weight measurement and updates on your eating habits.