Services and Programs

Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders Program

Symptoms of an Eating Disorder

Some of the symptoms of an eating disorder are also symptoms of other illnesses. That's why a full evaluation at Strong is so important. Among the symptoms of an eating disorder are:

• Continuous dieting and preoccupation with food
• Sensitivity to cold
• Cold hands and feet
• Compulsive or excessive exercise
• Dizziness or fainting
• Hair loss
• Abnormal weight loss
• Slow heart rate
• Absent or irregular menstruation (females)
• Excessive facial/body hair
• Swollen salivary glands
• Lack of energy/tiredness