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Should I go to the hospital for unhealthy eating habits?

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Last Updated: 09/24/2022 at 4:12am
Should I go to the hospital for unhealthy eating habits?
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AthenaD39
March 8th, 2017 2:50am
This depends on your definition of "unhealthy eating" habits. Are you meaning junk food? Fried foods? Or do you mean not eating at all? This would be starvation and the resulting outcome would be anorexia and/or bulimia and therefore would require specific counseling.
FriendlyIcecream99
March 15th, 2017 7:55pm
Yes, if you have unhealthy eating habit that could cause serious health problems. Consult a medical professional immediately to help you get to a healthy place. Also find someone supportive to talk to (whether it's a counselor or a friend)
Mel
May 11th, 2017 1:57am
Would you feel comfortable doing so? That's what seems more important to me. Yes, help is very important, and you should seek it if you think your eating habits are becoming a problem. But what matters the most is how you feel more helped and where you would like to reach for said help. From a hospital, a therapist or maybe just a family member or friend. If you feel it's a problem, or something you don't like, then it's totally worth and valid asking for help.
Laura98
June 4th, 2017 11:37pm
Some hospitals have different offers of nutrition counseling and sometimes even nutrition therapy, but often you can find these consultants having small practices where you can just show up and talk to them and get to know their point of view. If you struggle with eating because of your way of thinking it can really help to go and see a therapist!
FallenWinterSoldier
July 20th, 2017 11:03pm
Depending on how severe the eating habits are. If you constantly eat all the time maybe try asking a friend or family member to keep you accountable. Ask them to make sure you aren't eating too much. Eating too much can be bad for your body and you may have to go to the hospital. You usually don't have to go to the hospital unless your eating habits are very bad.
calmPrince87
August 9th, 2017 2:36pm
I don't think it needs a hospital but if you think it is very urgent you can go to the hospital and explain to the hospital in full details
VanessaGraceStory
August 17th, 2017 2:56am
If you feel you really need to. Do you mean like not eating properly, like making yourself throw up or overeating until that point, just overeating, being underweight or overweight, then you may do so if you need. But if you mean like you eat fried, greasy foods, or you eat processed foods a lot, no nutrient foods, etc... You may just change your diet if that's the case unless you would like someone who can help you out in that area like a dietician or nutritionist. Its very much up to you.
Huey1089
September 1st, 2017 2:05pm
Hi! I believe you can go to the hospital if you want to check first your overall health and have yourself tested for any possible sicknesses. If your hospital offers dietary consulation services, then you can check that out. Eating habits are normally the result of choosing the right foods, but if you believe that the cause of you eating unhealthily comes from a psychological trauma, then you can also schedule an appointment.
Anonymous
September 14th, 2017 4:53am
It depends. If your eating habits are getting out of control - then yes, see a doctor. If you think you can control it, a therapist might be a good option as well.
Anonymous
October 14th, 2017 7:13pm
It's great that you recognize you may have unhealthy eating habits, and I would definitely recommend going to a therapist, doctor, or nutritionist. It's extremely important to put nutritious, wholesome foods into our bodies to live our best life and the easiest way to do that is by building a diet that is sustainable and reasonable. It's completely normal to need help along the way!
Akadaniella
November 10th, 2017 12:10pm
no you dont need a professional help.u can do it yourself i guess or you can ask someones close help..goodluck
Anonymous
December 9th, 2017 2:08pm
Depends. If it's something that is effecting your life for a long time, you feel sick after every time you eat (any type of food) or had food poisoning, you may be admitted to the hospital under direct supervision. If you only feel a discomfort or deal with constipation after consuming food, make sure you revaluate your diet patterns (food to have and those which better to be avoided).
NotInKansasAnymore
January 4th, 2018 2:18am
I would advice going to your GP OR calling 111 before going to the hospital about your concern. They will listen to you and decide what the best course of action is.
miraculousStrawberry80
January 14th, 2018 11:39pm
It's up to you depending on how serious your case is. I would go to a doctor to talk to them about it and see what they think is best for you.
foggeduppanes
January 19th, 2018 8:18am
Talk to someone you trust, arrange to consult with a GP and gain a referral from a professional for advice and help to overcome this. In cases of emergency, please go to the hospital if you require it.
Anonymous
January 24th, 2018 8:55pm
Yes please do, as someone who has suffered from an eating disorder, you don't get better on your own. It may be scary but you should get help before you've suffered for so long that your disorder consumes you. Get help before it is too late
PosiPotato
February 4th, 2018 12:19am
I believe that you should seek help for anything you feel like you need guidance in, anything that is troubling you at all. Never fear seeking more support! If you are considering, perhaps it is your answer.
elpresidentedelibros
February 15th, 2018 9:12pm
If by unhealthy eating habits, you are referring to a diet of mostly processed and high fat/high sugar foods you should set goals to personally change your eating habits. That would not require a trip to the hospital unless you are having a heart attack as a result of your diet. If you're referring to unhealth eating habits in the sense of an eating disorder, you should go to the hospital if you feel extremely unwell. Otherwise, you should visit your primary care doctor and a psychiatrist to help with your problem.
LibbyMaclain
February 23rd, 2018 11:50pm
Sometimes yes. If you are purposefully making yourself not eat or eat a ton or think there is a health concern, you should go to a hospital or clinic. In my experience, my eating disorder started small but grew. If you believe that it could be dangerous or hurting you, then yes.
Anonymous
February 28th, 2018 6:42am
I don't believe a hospital is necessary. Perhaps a therapist. Or go to a group meeting for eating disorders.
Anonymous
March 2nd, 2018 11:20pm
Before considering hospitalization, Please talk to some one who can help you understand the why and how of your habits. Perhaps after sharing your feelings, you may have a better understanding of yourself, and will want to manage your habit in a different way.
SupportiveSockMonkey
April 18th, 2018 8:15pm
Not unless it is important, GP's can provide healthy eating support and refer you to a nutritionist and exercise programme.
AngelOliviaHelper
May 30th, 2018 7:28pm
Yes definately if it is damaging your body you need to find a way to put unhealthy eating habits away.
MysticN
June 1st, 2018 4:51am
I don't quite understand this question. If you're like me, and countless other millions of people, unhealthy eating will cause health problems that will put you in the hospital. You should go to the hospital if you are having symptoms of heart attack or stroke or respiratory distress or extreme hypertension or a lot of other serious things like that.
caringBerry61
June 8th, 2018 9:46pm
It depends whether these habits have consequences inside or outside your body or produce pain that on a doctor can diagnose and treat properly. If you feel that you can deal with your eating disorders asking for help and support to someone who can listen and help you investigate and find the starting point of this situation, there are expert listeners on 7 Cups of tea.
Krystar
June 15th, 2018 5:41pm
Medical professionals can offer specific guidance and assistance with dietary needs. Speaking with a licensed nutritionist or dietitian can be informative and reassuring. It is also helpful to involve your family physician in discussions of your health, since it is so important to ensure your body and mind are on the right path. Starting a conversation about your relationship with food and how you could make healthier choices will impact your overall health. There are SO many support sources available to you!
patientLight71
June 23rd, 2018 3:05am
In most of the case, we are not aware of what we eat. You can research more about mindfulness. That can help you make right choices. Along with that, some research about nutrition can go a long way in deciding your food for a day. If all these fail, you can consider seeking a professional help that will help you to eat healthily and stay fit.
SurviveTogether
June 23rd, 2018 10:57pm
If they're very unhealthy i.e extremely calorie deficit, binge eating on a daily basis then I would suggest going to a GP or doctor before going to the Hospital.
romanticthi3f
- Expert in Weight Management
September 6th, 2018 1:28am
It depends! Generally, when people go to hospital for unhealthy eating habits they are at a stage where they are very underweight and aren't eating/drinking enough to sustain them. If however you are at a normal weight but feel like your eating habits aren't very healthy, then there might be no immediate need to go to hospital. You may find that you can get some help either through friends, family, 7 Cups, therapists, doctors or dieticians/nutritionists. Either way I suggest your first step to be your GP! They will know you better than any of us can and can give you the best advice.
miraculousIris31
January 9th, 2019 3:03am
It is up to you. It would be a good idea to get professional help. You are harming your body. You need to ask yourself. Why you keep doing this to yourself. Is there a point when you want to stop. What caused you to have this eating disorder. Maybe by getting some help. You can resolve your body issues. Who knows maybe you will help someone else going through it. It's not going to be easy but it will be worth it Hopefully this helps.Best to you. You will be stronger once you get better hugs to you