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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Nutritional Psychiatry
  • Cardiovascular Medicine

Background:

  • Stroke is recognized as a nutrition-related disease, yet disordered eating behaviors are under-reported.
  • This case examines a young woman experiencing a stroke linked to a recent food addiction.

Observation:

  • The patient was diagnosed with Night-Eating Syndrome, characterized by loss of control over sugary carbohydrate consumption to manage insomnia and distress.
  • Her dietary habits shifted from healthy to hyper-palatable foods, indicating self-medication for psychological distress.

Findings:

  • This shift triggered a food addiction disorder, leading to hypertriglyceridemia.
  • Combined with chronic smoking, this contributed to atherosclerotic plaque and thrombus formation, precipitating the stroke.

Implications:

  • Food addiction is proposed as an emerging stroke risk factor.
  • Addictive-like eating behaviors and associated mental disorders warrant consideration in stroke prevention, particularly for women.
  • This case underscores the importance of addressing psychological distress and eating behaviors in cerebrovascular disease management.