Health Risks of Binge Eating Disorder In rare instances, binge eating can cause the stomach to rupture. People with binge eating disorder are usually overweight and are prone to the serious medical problems associated with obesity. Health risks associated with obesity caused by binge eating disorder include: High blood pressure High cholesterol Kidney disease and/or failure Arthritis Bone deterioration Stroke Obesity Diabetes Co-occurring psychiatric illnesses - especially depression Alchol and drug abuse Suicide Learn more about binge eating disorder Symptoms and Signs Treatment Issues   ABOUT THIS PROGRAM | UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERS WHEN IT'S SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT | TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE TO LEARN MORE | DISORDERED EATING MAIN PAGE BACK TO HEALTHWORKS | RETURN TO TV HOME PAGE © 1999 Prairie Public Broadcasting, Inc.