Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa is characterised by an often secretive cycle of binge eating followed by purging. Bulimia includes eating large amounts of food (ie more than most people would eat in a meal) over a short period of time and then "compensating" or getting rid of the food by vomiting, laxative abuse or over-exercising.
Some symptoms include:
Health Risks of Bulimia Nervosa
Recurrent bingeing and purging can place a great deal of stress on the body and can lead to electrolyte and chemical imbalances that may effect the heart and other major organs.
Some symptoms include:
- Repeated episodes of binge eating and purging, often resulting in feelings of shame and self-hatred.
- Feelings of being out of control during a binge and eating beyond comfortable fullness.
- Purging after a binge (this may include vomiting, abuse of laxatives, diet pills or diuretics, excessive exercise or fasting).
- Extreme concern with weight and shape.
- Frequent dieting
Health Risks of Bulimia Nervosa
Recurrent bingeing and purging can place a great deal of stress on the body and can lead to electrolyte and chemical imbalances that may effect the heart and other major organs.
Effects of vomiting:
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Effects of laxative abuse:
Effects of diuretic abuse:
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