Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia is the shortened name for the serious eating disorder of Bulimia Nervosa. This condition occurs when someone has body image issues so they binge eat and then force themselves to regurgitate the food later. Bulimia can cause many different health issues later in life, and can become life threatening. Bulimia is very serious. People with bulimia usually follow a very strict diet until tension and anxiety mounts to where they binge eat. They then use drastic measures to get rid of the consumed calories, most often puking it back up. Most people with bulimia hide the disorder, and it can often be challenging to pick someone out who has the disorder. If you know someone with bulimia, it is very important to get them help as soon as possible, by first alerting their parents or a guidance counselor.
Signs
Symptoms:
Consequences:
Bulimia is the shortened name for the serious eating disorder of Bulimia Nervosa. This condition occurs when someone has body image issues so they binge eat and then force themselves to regurgitate the food later. Bulimia can cause many different health issues later in life, and can become life threatening. Bulimia is very serious. People with bulimia usually follow a very strict diet until tension and anxiety mounts to where they binge eat. They then use drastic measures to get rid of the consumed calories, most often puking it back up. Most people with bulimia hide the disorder, and it can often be challenging to pick someone out who has the disorder. If you know someone with bulimia, it is very important to get them help as soon as possible, by first alerting their parents or a guidance counselor.
Signs
- going to the bathroom after meals
- using laxatives
- smell of vomit
- excessive exercising
Symptoms:
- callouses or scars on knuckles from sticking fingers down your throat
- puffy "chipmunk" cheeks
- discolored or ragged teeth from acid
- not being underweight
- frequent weight changes
Consequences:
- weight gain
- stomach pain
- acid reflex
- tooth decay and mouth sores
- weakness and dizziness
- damage to internal body systems
- heart issues