28/08/2026
Research consistently shows that people with HSD and EDS have a higher prevalence of e@ting disorders and disordered eating patterns compared to the general population.
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What the research says. Studies on ARFID indicate approximately 24.5% to 37.9% of hEDS patients screen positive for ARFID. (Topan et al., 2024) Fear-based food avoidance is common in people with HSD/EDS, affecting up to 41.5% of individuals. Repeated experiences of pain, nausea, digestive symptoms, reflux, or autonomic dysfunction after eating can lead to increasingly restrictive eating patterns as individuals attempt to prevent further discomfort and pain. (Topan et al., 2024) Unlike many traditional e@ting disorders, these restrictive behaviours are often not driven by body image or weight concerns, but rather by attempts to manage genuine physical symptoms. Part 3 coming. Over time, however, significant dietary restriction may increase the risk of disordered eating and e@ting disorders.
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Studies on ARFID indicate approximately 24.5% to 37.9% of hEDS patients screen positive for ARFID.
Fear-based food avoidance is common in people with HSD/EDS, affecting up to 41.5% of individuals.
Repeated experiences of pain, nausea, digestive symptoms, reflux, or autonomic dysfunction after eating can lead to increasingly restrictive eating patterns as individuals attempt to prevent further discomfort and pain.
Unlike many traditional e@ting disorders, these restrictive behaviours are often not driven by body image or weight concerns, but rather by attempts to manage genuine physical symptoms.
Over time, however, significant dietary restriction may increase the risk of disordered eating and e@ting disorders.
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