bulimia nervosa, eating disorder
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder, just like anorexia and binge eating, and it can be a dangerous condition for many reasons. If you suffer from bulimia nervosa then you typically binge and purge, eating large amounts of food and then getting rid of it by vomiting or using other measures. This eating disorder can cause malnutrition, and vital body functions may become impaired because of the lack of proper nutrition. Bulimia nervosa can include the following symptoms:
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Compulsive overeating, often foods high in fat and sugar
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Inducing vomiting after binging
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An unhealthy and false body image
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Exercise that is excessive
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The use of laxatives
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Frequent weight changes
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Abnormal bowel habits and function
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Constantly dieting
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Injuries to the hands and knuckles from inducing vomiting
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Teeth and gums that are swollen or damaged
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Lack of menstruation
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Irregular menstrual periods
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Sores in the throat or mouth caused by excessive vomiting
Treating bulimia nervosa can be difficult, and this is true of most eating disorders. Individual and group counseling is necessary, but you should also receive nutritional counseling and learn stress management techniques and methods as well. Equine therapy can help you rebuild trust, and the individual sessions with a therapist can help you uncover the causes of bulimia nervosa or other eating disorders in your specific case so they can be addressed and then resolved. If you or someone you know has bulimia nervosa or any eating disorder then help and treatment are important. If left unchecked these disorders can be deadly.
