Bulimia is an eating disorder compels people to binge on food and then purge by vomiting , abuse of laxatives or diuretics , or excessive exercise. People with bulimia tend to feel guilty and disgusted with food and fat. Although most people with bulimia begin normal weight, they think of themselves as fat . About 90 percent of people with bulimia are women , and the disease usually begins a few years after puberty .
Genetics , social pressures , and emotional problems such as depression , low self esteem and extreme perfectionism contribute to the development of bulimia .
Without treatment , bulimia nervosa , people with bulimia become dehydrated and malnourished. This causes deficiencies of minerals and vitamins , which causes dry skin , nails and hair. Many people with bulimia are constipated from laxative abuse. Makes constant vomiting stomach acid irritates the throat and mouth. Many people with bulimia have heartburn , gum infections , salivary glands , and cavities in the tooth enamel acid erosion . Without treatment , some side effects such as kidney failure, can be fatal. Dehydration can decrease the levels of electrolytes in the body, causing heart problems or even death. About 10 percent of people with bulimia will die .
Bulimia , however, is treatable. The earlier a person begins bulimia treatment , before recovery . Successful recovery depends on the work of psychiatrists , physicians , dietitians and patients. Psychiatrists work with the patient to break the cycle of overeating and purging and educate the patient on what it does to your body and mind. The psychiatrist and patient must identify the triggers of overeating and purging episode , and to help the patient cope with a healthy body image . The patient must learn to communicate openly and must increase their self-esteem . Physicians work with the patient to treat the effects of dehydration and malnutrition in the body bulimia . A dietician helps the patient develop healthy eating habits.
Group therapy and support groups are also helpful for people recovering from bulimia. Information on many of the support groups can be found online.
Genetics , social pressures , and emotional problems such as depression , low self esteem and extreme perfectionism contribute to the development of bulimia .
Without treatment , bulimia nervosa , people with bulimia become dehydrated and malnourished. This causes deficiencies of minerals and vitamins , which causes dry skin , nails and hair. Many people with bulimia are constipated from laxative abuse. Makes constant vomiting stomach acid irritates the throat and mouth. Many people with bulimia have heartburn , gum infections , salivary glands , and cavities in the tooth enamel acid erosion . Without treatment , some side effects such as kidney failure, can be fatal. Dehydration can decrease the levels of electrolytes in the body, causing heart problems or even death. About 10 percent of people with bulimia will die .
Bulimia , however, is treatable. The earlier a person begins bulimia treatment , before recovery . Successful recovery depends on the work of psychiatrists , physicians , dietitians and patients. Psychiatrists work with the patient to break the cycle of overeating and purging and educate the patient on what it does to your body and mind. The psychiatrist and patient must identify the triggers of overeating and purging episode , and to help the patient cope with a healthy body image . The patient must learn to communicate openly and must increase their self-esteem . Physicians work with the patient to treat the effects of dehydration and malnutrition in the body bulimia . A dietician helps the patient develop healthy eating habits.
Group therapy and support groups are also helpful for people recovering from bulimia. Information on many of the support groups can be found online.
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