Table 2 Abbreviated conceptual model of EG and EGE
Symptoms | Impacts |
|---|---|
Gastrointestinal | Dietary |
Nausea | Fear of trying new foods |
Vomiting | Sadness over loss of favorite foods |
Diarrhea | Being hungry (adolescents) |
Bloating (abdominal distention) | Emotional |
Constipation | Feeling misunderstood |
Pain | Feeling hopeless or miserable for having the disease |
Abdominal pain | Depression |
Appetite | Stress about disease |
Lack of appetite | Worry about disease |
Early satiety | Frustration about disease |
Frustration about diet | |
Social relationships | |
Missing out on social activities |