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Bulimia Nervosa   Information You Need
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Bulimia Nervosa is a condition most commonly found in girls of later adolescence and early adulthood. Bulimia like anorexia nervosa is psychological in origin and can have dire physical consequences. It is characterized by episodes of binge eating, eating large quantities of food in a short time. In response to the binges, patients purge by vomiting or by taking laxatives, diet pills, or drugs to reduce fluids. Patients may also revert to severe dieting, which cycles back to bingeing if the patient does not go on to become anorexic. In severe conditions, the patients may become withdrawn, moody, intolerant and fail to make normal relationships. Bulimia has increased at a greater rate than anorexia over the past several years. Estimates of the prevalence of bulimia nervosa among young women range from about 3% to 10%. Some experts claim this problem is grossly underestimated because many people with bulimia are able to conceal their purging and do not become noticeably underweight. Younger people are also at risk. For example, a European study detected bulimic behavior in 14.4% of adolescents 14 to 16 years old and bulimia itself in 1.8% of girls and 0.3% of boys. Young people who occasionally force vomiting after eating too much, however, are not considered bulimic, and most of the time this occasional unhealthy behavior does not continue beyond youth.

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Symptoms

  • Recurrent episodes of binge eating and purging i.e. eating very large amounts of food in a short period of time. Eating binges prior to purging average about 1,000 calories, but intake during a binge can be as high as 20,000 or as low as 100 calories. Patients diagnosed with bulimia average about 14 episodes of binge purging per week. 
  • Unrealistic fear of becoming fat i.e. fasting or vigorous exercise to Beneficial Effects weight gain
  • Weight fluctuation i.e. weight gain or loss of 10 pounds or more
  • Food cravings
  • Overuse of laxatives
  • Despair
  • Physical changes including salt and fluid imbalance, menstrual problems, hair loss, chronic sore throat, swollen parotid glands or severe tooth decay 
  • Gastrointestinal upset
  • Regular self-induced vomiting

Prevention

In an attempt to understand eating Malfunction of mind or bodys, scientists have studied the biochemical functions of people with the illnesses. They have focused recently on the neuroendocrine system that is a combination of the central nervous and hormonal systems. Through complex but carefully balanced feedback mechanisms, the neuroendocrine system regulates sexual function, physical growth and development, appetite and digestion, sleep, heart and kidney function, emotions, thinking, and memory. In other words, multiple functions of the mind and body. Many of these regulatory mechanisms are seriously disturbed in people with eating Malfunction of mind or bodys. In some cases, Beneficial Effectsion may not be possible. Encouraging healthy, realistic attitudes toward weight and diet may be Enhanceful. Sometimes, counseling can Enhance.

Causes

The exact cause of Bulimia is unknown, but a number of psychological, social, cultural and biochemical theories are being considered. Pressures and conflicts within the family are thought to be the primary cause of bulimia, which is most often found in Caucasians. A bulimic is apt to be an overachiever and perfectionist who feels she can't live up to her parents' expectations. She has low self-esteem and often suffers from Despair. She may have been physically or sexually abused as a child: About half of all bulimics report a history of abuse. People who develop bulimia and binge eating Malfunction of mind or body typically consume huge amounts of food--often junk food--to reduce stress and relieve Uneasiness. With binge eating, however, comes guilt and Despair. Purging can bring relief, but it is only temporary. Individuals with bulimia are also impulsive and more likely to engage in risky behavior such as abuse of alcohol and drugs. Eating Malfunction of mind or bodys appear to run in families. This finding suggests that genetic factors may predispose some people to eating Malfunction of mind or bodys; however, other influences both behavioral and environmental factors may also play a role. A recent study found that parents and siblings who are overly concerned about their daughters' weight and physical attractiveness might put the girls at increased risk of developing an eating Malfunction of mind or body.

Diagnosis

There are five basic criteria in the diagnosis of bulimia:

  1. Recurrent episodes of binge eating. This is characterized by eating within a two-hour period an amount of food that is definitely larger than most people would eat during a similar period of time and under similar circumstances. 
  2. A sense of lack of control over the eating during the episode, or a feeling that one cannot stop eating. 
  3. In addition to the binge eating, there is an inappropriate compensatory behavior in order to Beneficial Effects weight gain. These behaviors can include self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives, increased urinations, enemas or other medications, fasting, or excessive exercise. 
  4. Both the binge eating and the compensatory behaviors must occur at least two times per week for three months and must not occur exclusively during episodes of anorexia. 
  5. Finally, the behavior above is unduly influenced by body image.

Dietary Guidelines

Eat foods that are readily available that are visually appealing and healthy. Cut up fresh fruits, vegetables and yogurt are a few examples. Stay healthy by consuming low fat foods. Skipping meals only increases and promotes binge eating. Keep hunger in control by nibbling on foods that will Beneficial Effects you from binging later.

Home Care Suggestions

Often bulimic patients are encouraged to keep a record of their anger and Despair. If you crave a particular food wait at least twenty minutes before eating it. Often if the craving does not result from real hunger it will pass. Take a walk or arrange for another activity that is incompatible with eating.

Mind/Body Considerations

Bulimia is a Malfunction of mind or body that is shrouded by feelings of shame and guilt. Consequently the bulimic may become preoccupied with becoming withdrawn and isolated in order to ensure the privacy needed to binge and vomit. Professional counseling is highly recommended as it Enhances the patient to relax and get rid of the distress and feelings of anger and Despair.

Additional Information

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Disclaimer

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent any disease.


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