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Bulimia nervosa, also known as bulimia, is a very serious, potentially life-threatening eating disorder. People with bulimia usually binge in secret, often eating large amounts of food, and then purge by trying to get rid of the food in an unhealthy way.
To get rid of unwanted calories and prevent weight gain, people with bulimia may use methods such as vomiting, misuse of laxatives, weight-loss supplements, diuretics, or enemas after bingeing. They may use other methods such as fasting or excessive exercise after bingeing to get rid of the calories.
People with bulimia often are preoccupied with their body shape and weight. Bulimia can be hard to overcome, as it’s more than just weight gain. It is linked to self-image and psychological thought processes.
Bulimia is more common in women than in men, and generally it starts in adolescence. About 3% of female adolescents have bulimia in America, with 5.7% having bulimia some time in their life. For males the numbers are lower at 0.1 -0.5%.
Some of the physical signs and symptoms of bulimia are:
Bulimia is very dangerous and can lead to serious medical complications if the condition is left untreated.
Possible serious physical complications include:
Many people who suffer with bulimia, also suffer from anorexia.
Some of the symptoms of anorexia to take note of are:
It is important to note that someone can suffer from both, and so can have a combination of symptoms. This is very dangerous, as it will put extra strain on their health and may be harder to diagnose as their patterns of eating may shift.
It is vital that if you are worried about yourself or a loved one who you feel may be suffering with an eating disorder, to get help. At The Center • A Place of HOPE we have licensed, experienced health eating disorder treatment professionals who can help you.
The exact cause of bulimia is unknown, and more research may need to be done. However, there are many factors that could play a role in developing of eating disorders including genetics, emotional health, societal expectations and other things such as social media.
There are risk factors that may increase your risk of bulimia.
Some of these risk factors are:
Treatment
Treatment should focus on the whole person, and will most likely include things like psychology, medication, family counseling and nutritional counseling.
It can be very difficult for someone with anorexia to accept that they have a problem. This is often the hardest part to take that first step of acceptance in the journey of recovery.
Treatment is often long-term as it takes time to change these thoughts and behaviors, and there may be relapses. However, with the right health professionals around you and good family or friend support, you can make a way forward and improve your health.
At The Center • A Place of HOPE there are caring and experienced health professionals that are able to help you or a loved one through this journey and help you to recover from this disease. They can help you to take steps forward and begin to change your life for the better.
Anorexia nervosa is a serious illness and you do need to reach out and seek help for yourself or for a loved one.
Call us now at 888.771.5166 to get help.
Although there is no real prevention of eating disorders, there are things you can do at home to create appositive environment for your children, especially as they become teenagers which can help to portray a positive body image. Things you can do are:
At The Center • A Place of HOPE there are many treatment options available to you. It is important to get the right care from an experienced health professional.
Treatment may include psychotherapy, family counseling, medications and nutritional counseling. Treatment at The Center • A Place of HOPE is holistic and the treatment goals are aimed at addressing every area of your life to ensure your journey to wellness incorporates all areas of your life.
At The Center • A Place of HOPE there are caring and experienced eating disorder treatment professionals to walk with you and your loved ones on your journey to wellness. Bulimia nervosa is a serious and possibly life-threatening disease if left untreated. If you or a loved one is struggling with bulimia nervosa, call us today at 888.711.5166 to get the help you need.
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