Causes & Effects of Binge Eating Disorder

McCallum Place provides leading binge eating disorder treatment to ensure long-lasting recovery for a healthier and more satisfying life.

Many of the medical complications that are associated with binge eating disorder are those linked to obesity. As the major long-term consequence of compulsive overeating is weight gain, this eating disorder typically leads to medical complications including heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. In addition, kidney disease and/or kidney failure, stroke, and sleep apnea also tend to result over time from binge eating disorder when it remains untreated. While binge eaters are not necessarily obese, obesity is a frequent outcome if the binge eating and compulsive overeating behaviors continue over long periods of time.

Couldn’t thank McCallum enough for the help they provided me. The staff really cares about your well-being and walked with me through the hardest time of my life. This place saved my life! And being apart of the Victory Program was a privilege because of the knowledge I gained in my sport. I might not have said it while in treatment, but I’m so blessed to have been able to heal here.

– Alumni
Marks of Quality Care
  • Eating Disorder Coalition of Iowa
  • International Association Of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP)
  • National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
  • National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
  • RenewED, Eating Disorders Support
  • Residential Eating Disorders Consortium
  • Washington University in St. Louis