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Causes And Treatment Of Bulimia |
Bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder, which is characterized by eating binges or bouts of uncontrolled eating, which are followed by compensatory behaviors like purging (self-induced puking), fasting, exercising excessively, misusing laxatives or enemas or medicines that increase urine production. Bulimia can actually be termed as a psychological disorder which is a more serious problem than excessive dieting. The effects of bulimia nervosa are potentially life threatening.
Bulimia nervosa causes
The exact causes of Bulimia are hard to determine, as there are several factors that could lead to the development of an eating disorder. These factors could be genetic or could include psychological disorders, family influences, trauma, and social influence. Bulimia can start of as dieting, gradually developing into a serious condition as it gets out of hand. In the modern world, almost everyone in obsessed by being thin, rather than healthy and this could be one of the biggest contributors to this problem. Studies have revealed that reading a fashion magazine or watching advertisements and fashion shows on TV make younger people believe that they need to be skinny, in order to look good.
Bulimia nervosa treatments
Fortunately, bulimia can be treated, with the use of medication, therapy, and a few lifestyle changes. Medications like antidepressants may be effective in treating the problem. However, like other eating disorders, bulimia is difficult to treat and cannot be done alone. It is essential to seek professional treatment techniques that include a team of experts like doctors, dieticians, or nutritionists as well as therapists. Apart from medical experts, a bulimic patient will need a lot of help and support from family and even friends.
Bulimia nervosa signs
One of the most obvious signs of bulimia nervosa is an obsessive preoccupation with one’s own body weight and shape. People who suffer from this condition often judge themselves too harshly for their flaws are mainly self-perceived. Because of episodes of binge eating and the fasting and purging, people who suffer from bulimia tend to undergo weight fluctuations. While it can take years to spot the signs in a person, you could recognize them, if you know what to look for. Bulimic people often complain about their weight and eat an unusually large portion of food in one go, especially the unhealthy kind. They also avoid eating in public or in front of other people. You may also find them working out obsessively, to compensate for what they have eaten.
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| Submitted on April 6, 2011 |
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