
Bulimia is a disease which affects both men and women. This type of eating disorder is dangerous as it can cause heath problems even death. Find out more about this horrific eating disorder:
Being and feeling accepted has always been a top priority for
most people. Feeling accepted by others can have a calming and
beneficial effect over ones psychological state of mind. Not
feeling accepted and most of all not accepting oneself can lead to
certain problems like eating disorders.
A distorted perception of weight occurs when a person looks at
itself and sees a distorted image of themselves, an image they
don't like. They see themselves as being overweight and amplify
that thought until it becomes a problem. People might try to
control their weight problem even if they don't have one by
becoming bulimic. Bulimia can affect both men and women, but it is
more common for women.
Bulimia also known as bulimia nervosa is characterized by binge
eating, which means that a person will rapidly eat large amounts of
food at one meal, larger amounts than a person could eat regularly.
Bulimics often try to compensate for their binge eating and calorie
intake by inducing vomit, abusing of laxatives and diuretics and
excessive exercising.
The purging episode will be followed again by binge eating and then
again by purging, making it a constant repeating cycle.
Bulimics feel that they just can't stop eating and will not care
what they eat. They will not admit they have a problem and and will
usually try to hide it. This makes it difficult for people to
notice any problems so here are the signs you should check for if
you suspect someone to be bulimic:
uncontrollable eating
vomiting
using laxatives or diuretics too often
constantly going to the bathroom after every meal
weight obsession
irregular menstrual cycles
tooth decay
enlarged neck glands
dehydration
paleness and exhausted look
Also check for scars on the knuckles which can be due to the self
induced vomiting. The teeth might scratch the knuckles as the
fingers are forced down the throat.
The exact cause of bulimia is not known but it is believed to be
influenced by genetics, depression and social environment.
Treatment is necessary for bulimia and people who are discovered to
be bulimic as soon as possible have a higher chance of recovering
completely.
Bulimia can be treated by psychiatrists or psychologists without
hospitalization, unless it is required.
So get help if you are bulimic or if you know someone who is
bulimic to avoid developing serious health problems like heart
attacks, stomach ulcer and ruptures, irregular hear beats, etc.
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