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Friday, January 06, 2006 8:49 AM
posted by Michael Mason

Eating Disorders Related to Birth Complications?

While current thought tends to attribute the cause of eating disorders to a largely psychosocial/non-biological basis, a recent study by Italian researchers has uncovered a link between birth problems and eating disorders, specifically anorexia and bulimia.

The implications of this research are far-reaching. If a fetus undergoes certain types of trouble, or a mother experiences obstetric problems, the event could cause a neurodevelopmental change that predisposes a person for anorexia later on in life:

"This type of relationship is considered evidence of a causal link and would indicate that an impairment in neurodevelopment could be implicated in the pathogenesis of anorexia nervosa," the researchers wrote.

Read more about brain-based causes for eating disorders here.
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Rolf B. Gainer, Ph.D., Diplomate ABDA, is the Chief Executive Office at Brookhaven Hospital and the Vice President of Rehabilitation Institutes of America. Dr. Gainer has been involved in the design and operation of treatment programs since 1977.

Stephen Harnish, MD is the Medical Director of Brookhaven Hospital. Dr. Harnish is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and is well known in Oklahoma for his informative radio and television appearances.

Aric Thorpe, MHR, is Brookhaven Hospital's Pastoral Liaison Representative. He conducts the quarterly Minister's Lifeline series and provides mental health information to pastors and clergy.

Sarah McGee, BA, serves as the Community Education Provider for Brookhaven Hospital. She provides information on mental health and drug and alcohol treatment to healthcare professionals in Oklahoma and surrounding states.

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