Nov 23, 2020 · Bigorexia is defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) as a body dysmorphic disorder that triggers a preoccupation with the idea that your body is too small or …

Muscle dysmorphia is a subtype of the obsessive mental disorder body dysmorphic disorder, but is often also grouped with eating disorders. [1][2] In muscle dysmorphia, which is sometimes …

Feb 3, 2025 · Parents today are generally aware of mental health conditions that relate to body image, including common disorders like anorexia. But experts warn a lesser-known issue is on …

Muscle dysmorphia is also known as “bigorexia” or “reverse anorexia.” Muscle dysmorphia is a specific type of body dysmorphic disorder in which a person becomes preoccupied with the …

Feb 11, 2025 · Also known as muscle dysmorphia, bigorexia is a subtype of body dysmorphic disorder that primarily affects males. It is characterized by an obsessive preoccupation with …

Bigorexia nervosa (BN) is a controversial nosological entity, considered either a feeding/eating disorder (FED) or a subtype of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). This rapid review aims to …

Mar 24, 2025 · Bigorexia is a type of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a mental health condition that causes someone to become obsessed with perceived flaws in their physical appearance …

Nov 7, 2022 · What is bigorexia? As the name "bigorexia" indicates, muscular body dysmorphic disorder causes those impacted to fixate on muscularity — and to consistently view their …

A condition called bigorexia is drawing concern from doctors as more boys and young men obsess over being muscular. Experts say it’s under-recognized but growing, with some boys …

Mar 18, 2025 · Also known as muscle dysmorphia, people with bigorexia see themselves as small or underdeveloped, even when they already have large, toned muscles. It’s the opposite of …