Elevated symptoms of muscle dysmorphia and disordered eating among male gym-goers in Riyadh: a cross-sectional screening study

Nearly half of the surveyed gym-going men screened positive for elevated MD symptomatology, indicating a high symptom burden in this selected sample. These findings should not be interpreted as diagnostic prevalence. Screening-based approaches in gym settings may help identify individuals who report high distress or interference and may benefit from further clinical assessment. Larger studies using probability sampling and structured diagnostic interviews are needed to estimate diagnostic prevalence and clarify associated factors.