Eating Disorders
کھانے کی خرابیThe most medically serious psychiatric conditions. Treatment saves lives.
سب سے خطرناک ذہنی امراض میں سے — علاج زندگی بچاتا ہےEating disorders — anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder — are serious psychiatric conditions with the highest mortality rate of any mental health condition. They are not about vanity or food. They are about control, distress, and a distorted relationship with body and self. They require specialist treatment.
کھانے کی خرابیاں ذہنی امراض میں سب سے زیادہ موت کا سبب بنتی ہیں۔ یہ نخرہ نہیں — سنگین بیماری ہے جس کا علاج ضروری ہے۔Understanding the Condition
What Is Eating Disorders?
کھانے کی خرابی کیا ہے؟Anorexia nervosa involves severely restricting food intake due to fear of weight gain and a distorted body image. It has serious medical complications (cardiac arrhythmia, bone loss, organ failure) and a significant mortality rate. Bulimia nervosa involves cycles of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviours (purging, laxative use, excessive exercise). Unlike anorexia, people with bulimia are often a normal weight — making it less visible. Binge Eating Disorder involves recurrent episodes of eating large amounts without compensatory behaviours, causing significant distress.
Anorexia: کھانے کی سخت پابندی اور جسم کا غلط تصور۔ Bulimia: زیادہ کھانا پھر الٹی کرنا۔ Binge Eating: بے قابو ہو کر زیادہ کھانا۔Causes & Risk Factors
Eating disorders are caused by a combination of genetic, psychological, and sociocultural factors. Perfectionism, low self-esteem, and adverse childhood experiences are risk factors. Cultural pressure around appearance, weight, and marriage prospects in Pakistani society can be contributing factors.
کھانے کی خرابیاں جینیاتی، نفسیاتی اور سماجی عوامل سے ہوتی ہیں۔ کمال پسندی اور کم خود اعتمادی خطرے کے عوامل ہیں۔Common Signals
Signs to Look For
Symptoms of Eating Disorders
کھانے کی خرابی کی علاماتAnorexia: restriction of food intake; intense fear of gaining weight
Anorexia: کھانے کی پابندی، وزن بڑھنے کا خوفAnorexia: distorted body image (seeing oneself as fat when underweight)
Anorexia: جسم کا غلط تصورAnorexia: amenorrhoea (loss of menstrual periods); lanugo hair; cold intolerance
Bulimia: زیادہ کھا کر الٹی کرناBulimia: recurrent binge-purge cycles
Binge eating: بے قابو ہو کر زیادہ کھاناBulimia: secrecy around eating; disappearing to bathroom after meals
سب میں: کھانے اور وزن کی فکرBinge eating: recurrent episodes of eating large quantities in a short time
سب میں: شرم اور چھپاناAll types: preoccupation with food, weight, and body
All types: extreme distress and shame around eating
How We Help
Treatment at ASPI
ASPI میں علاجTreatment requires a multidisciplinary team: psychiatrist (medical monitoring and medication), psychologist (therapy), dietitian (nutritional rehabilitation). Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is the gold standard for adolescent anorexia. Medical monitoring is essential.
علاج کے لیے ایک ٹیم چاہیے: ڈاکٹر، ماہر نفسیات، اور ماہر غذائیت۔ طبی نگرانی بہت ضروری ہے۔Medical Monitoring & Stabilisationطبی نگرانی
Eating disorders can cause serious medical complications. Electrolyte imbalances, cardiac arrhythmias, and bone loss require active medical management alongside psychological treatment.
Family-Based Treatment (FBT)خاندانی علاج
FBT is the evidence-based treatment for adolescent anorexia. Parents take an active role in refeeding their child — removing the conflict around eating from the therapeutic relationship.
CBT for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)CBT-E
CBT-E is effective for bulimia and binge eating disorder. It addresses the cognitive distortions about shape, weight, and eating that maintain the disorder.
Setting the Record Straight
Myths About Eating Disorders
کھانے کی خرابی کے بارے میں غلط فہمیاںEating disorders are driven by neurological, psychological, and physiological factors that make eating feel impossible or terrifying. Simply eating is not something the person can choose to do without treatment — the disorder prevents it.
"بس کھانا شروع کر دو" اتنا آسان نہیں ہے۔ کھانے کی خرابی میں دماغ اور جذبات دونوں متاثر ہوتے ہیں — علاج کے بغیر ٹھیک نہیں ہوتا۔Ready to Take the Next Step
Reading Was the First Step.
Booking Is the Second.
پڑھنا پہلا قدم تھا — ملاقات بک کرنا دوسراOur consultants are available 6 days a week. No referral needed. Assessment appointments typically available within 5–7 days.
ہمارے ڈاکٹر ہفتے میں 6 دن دستیاب ہیں۔ کوئی حوالہ نامہ ضروری نہیں۔