November 16, 2022. Inflammation has been identified as a possible side effect of contracting COVID-19. Could this inflammatory response be contributing to the rise in eating disorders observed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Key Points:
Reports of eating disorders have increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
One potential cause for the recent rise in eating disorders is changes in the immune system after contracting COVID-19.
Problems with the immune system can contribute to eating disorder development by changing appetite cues, mood, the gut, and body satisfaction.
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