Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to binge eating:

1. How do I know if I have a binge eating problem? Is it possible that I just overeat?
   
   
2. What are the symptoms of binge eating that I should look for in a loved one?
   
   
3. What are some of the long-term dangers of binge eating?
   
   
4. How will you diagnose my binge eating disorder?
   
   
5. Do you suspect that I may have other conditions related to my binge eating?
   
   
6. What are my treatment options? What are the side effects?
   
   
7. How can I prevent binges?
   
   
8. Do you know of local support groups that may be helpful?
   
   
9. What are some of the emerging treatments for binge eating?
   
   
10. What are some of the techniques I can use to lose weight?