Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a significant cardiovascular disorder and a major risk factor for heart disease. This condition increases the physical strain on the heart by forcing it to pump blood more forcefully. A dangerous aspect of hypertension is that it often presents with no symptoms, leading to its description as the 'silent killer,' as individuals may be unaware they have the condition.

Hypertension

This condition is when the body can’t use the insulin produced in the pancreas. As a result, there is an abundance amount of sugar in the bloodstream. This type of diabetes is managed by eating healthy and exercising or taking medication and insulin.

Type 2 Diabetes

Many of the complications of binge eating disorder result after an extended duration of the condition, often as a result of body weight and body fat gained through binge-eating:

- Obesity
- Metabolic syndrome
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hypertension
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
- Elevated cholesterol
- Elevated triglycerides
- Nutrient deficiencies

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Complications resulting from binge eating disorder can be divided into two main types, based on acuteness:

- Chronic binge eating disorder complications
- Acute binge eating disorder complications

Binge Eating Disorder Complications

Nitsch, A., Dlugosz, H., Gibson, D., & Mehler, P. S. (2021). Medical complications of bulimia nervosa. Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, 88(6), 333-343.

Medical Complications of Bulimia Nervosa

Keski-Rahkonen, A. (2021). Epidemiology of binge eating disorder: Prevalence, course, comorbidity, and risk factors. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 34(6), 525-531.

Epidemiology of Binge Eating Disorder: Prevalence, Course, Comorbidity, and Risk Factors

Severe binge-eating can cause severe gastrointestinal distress. Although some severe complications are rare, more mild symptoms are common:

- Bloating
- Acid reflux
- Dysphagia
- Stomach distension
- Bezoars
- Gastric outlet obstruction
- Gastric perforation
- Gastric necrosis

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