BulimiaNervosa

BULIMIA NERVOSA By me and me alone: Eugene

What is Bulimia?
Bulimia Nervosa, commonly known as Bulimia, is an eating disorder and a phychological condition in which a person engages in binge drinking (eating large amounts of food in a short period of time) followed by the feelings of guilt, depression, and self condemnation usually to prevent gain weight. This cycle can damage your body organs.

What causes Bulimia?
The cause of bulimia is unknown.
However factors believed to contri-
bute to Bulimia include cultural ideals and social altitudes toward body appearance, self-valuation on body weight and size, and family problems. 30 to 50 percent of people with Bulimia will also have met the criteria for Aneroxia Nervosa.

Who does it affect?
The majority of bulimics are female, adolescent, and from a high socioeconomic group. Adolescents who develop Bulimia are more likely to come from families with a history of eating disorders, physical illness, and other mental health problems, such as mood disorders, and substance disorders.

What are the consequences?
Bulimia Nervosa can cause problems. Probl-
ems like malnutrition, dehydration, diabetes, and there is a whole list of them below.

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What types of Bulimia are there?
There are two types, the Purging type, and the Non-Purging type. The purging type is the more common type of bulimia, it involces self induced vomiting, and other ways to rapidly extricate the contents from their body. The Non-purging type is occurs in only 6-8 percent of bulimia causes. It involves doing execessive exercise or fasting after a binge, to counteract the large amount of calories previouisly ingested.





	Bulimia can cause following health problems: Malnutrition Dehydration Electrolyte imbalance Hyponatremia Damaging of the voice Vitamin and mineral deficiencies Teeth erosion and cavities, gum disease Salivary gland swelling (sialadenosis) Potential for gastric rupture during periods of binging Esophageal reflux Irritation, inflammation, and rupture of esophagus Laxative dependence Peptic ulcers and pancreatitis Emetic toxicity due to ipecac abuse Swelling of the face and cheeks, especially the lower eyelids Callused or bruised fingers Dry or brittle skin, hair, and nails, or hair loss Lanugo Edema Muscle atrophy Decreased or increased bowel activity Digestive problems that may be triggered Low blood pressure (hypotension) Orthostatic hypotension High blood pressure (hypertension) Iron deficiency Anemia Hormonal imbalances Hyperactivity Depression Insomnia Amenorrhea Infertility High risk pregnancy, miscarriage, still-born babies Diabetes High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) Ketoacidosis Osteoporosis Arthritis Weakness and fatigue Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Cancer of the throat or voice box Liver failure Kidney infection and failure Heart failure, heart arrhythmia, angina Seizure Paralysis Death caused by heart attack or heart failure

My Opinion If it were me, I would first take look at the symptoms and the causes. If what you are doing matches the description, think about it. Would you want to die of such a disgusting disease? My answer would be no. And if you still said yes, shame on you. There are so many people out there who could help you, only if you could find them and confess to them.

		Suggestions on the right choice and where to go for help! http://www.healthyplace.com/communities/eating_disorders/beat_bulimia/ - Learn how to beat Bulimia http://www.edreferral.com/bulimia_nervosa.htm - Information on Bulimia http://www.reachout.asn.au/default.asp?ti=74 - What you can do about Bulimia http://health.msn.com/centers/mentalhealth/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100070648 - All about Bulimia Go to Kids Help Line at 1800 55 1800