Binge eating disorder in a Chinese male--a case report.
OBJECTIVE
There are reports in China about males suffering from anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, but hitherto no report of binge eating disorder (BED).


METHODS
This case report describes the history, symptom progression and treatment of a male suffering from BED.


RESULTS
Many Chinese people who come from rural areas try to integrate in the urban life. Regardless of their level of education many suffer various difficulties, which can trigger psychological disorders.
Department of Psychology, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
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D044466:Asian People; D056912:Binge-Eating Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D001828:Body Image; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002681:China; D004644:Emotions; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012649:Self Concept; D055815:Young Adult