Anorexia/Eating Disorders/is this Eating Disorder?

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Expert: - 8/12/2011


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Hello there,
Lately I haven't feeling so well,
2 weeks ago I got a really stomach flu and I was sick for like 5 days, throwing up like crazy.
It's been a while now and I don't really feel like eating
sometimes i feel nauseous the whole day, or after i finish eating something I feel like throwing up.
it all started after i got sick, I waesn't feeling like this before, it all just started when I got sick, so is this a eating disorder?

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This does not meet the clinical criteria for an eating disorder.  It sounds like you had a pretty bad stomach bug and that can take quite a while to get past.  Usually a stomach virus or mild food poisoning can be resolved in a few days, but frequently it can take a lot longer.  If it's been ongoing for this long, maybe check with your doctor to make sure it's not something more serious.

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I can answer questions specifically geared towards athletes and their eating issues. I would be able to assist parents or coaches with questions or concerns about disordered eating practices often found in the exercise and sports settings. I also have experience in training and conditioning so I am in a position to discus how the two interrelate.

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