Aaron Carter tells fans he has an 'eating disorder'

From Digital Spy

Singer Aaron Carter has addressed fans' concerns over his weight by revealing that he's "basically" been living with an eating disorder as a result of a previous medical diagnosis.

Taking to Twitter, Aaron spoke openly about his health and admitted that he's suffering from a "stress eating disorder" following a hernia diagnosis when he was 19 years old.

"By the way y'all wanna know why I'm so skinny?" he wrote. "It's because @ 19 i was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia, I didn't choose that. be kind to me..

"It's a terrible stress condition that affects me having an appetite and I'm sorry this is the way I am. Basically I have an eating disorder."

Apologising to his fans, Aaron continued: "I really wish I did look better, or I eat more like y'all say, this life doesn't come w much stability...."

Aaron later went on to confirm that he didn't use drugs but felt "pain". "I still won't give up," he added.

Addressing his fans again, Aaron said: "I will never stop trying to win your hearts back... I might not be exactly where I want to be but I'm doing much better than I was before."

Former child star Aaron – brother of Backstreet Boy singer Nick – had a number of hits in the 2000s, but admitted only last year that he was in "a terrible position" financially.

Beat promotes awareness and understanding of eating disorders, also challenging inaccurate stereotypes and stigma. Find out more at Beat's website or by calling 0345 634 1414.

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