Bulimia Nervosa – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Bulimia nervosa, bulimia is also known. Word bulimia comes from the Latin (bulimia) from the Greek. It’s eating disorder. Bulimia is a serious, potentially life-threatening disease. Because it so closely interwoven with the self-image – it’s not just about food – bulimia can be difficult to overcome. Person with bulimia eats a lot of food in a short period of time (binges) and then tries to prevent weight gain by getting rid of the food, called flushing. This flushing is done to compensate for the excessive intake of food and prevent weight gain. Purging typically takes the form of vomiting, misuse of laxatives, enemas, diuretics or other medication and excessive physical exercise. Bulimic are also susceptible to other compulsions, mood disorders or addictions. Bulimia is often less about food, and more to do with deep psychological issues. About 6% of teenage girls and 5% of college-age women are believed to suffer from bulimia. About 10% of identified bulimic patients are men. Binge-purge episodes can be severe, sometimes fast and get out of control to stop feeding if the person is “of another person” or if their stomach hurts can be interrupted by over-extension. This cycle can be repeated several times a week or, in serious cases, several times a day. Unlike anorexics, bulimics experience significant weight fluctuations, but their weight loss is usually not as severe or obvious as anorexics. Causes of Bulimia Nervosa 1st Genetic contribution. 2nd Eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia). 3rd Certain neurological or medical conditions. 4th Depression. 5th Anxity. 6th Harmon imbalances (testosterone and low estrogen levels).