Bulimia Nervosa is a severe mental disorder, related to the attempt of overeating beyond one’s capacity followed by the panic of avoiding gaining weight. It affects people of all ages.

1. SYMPTOMS | CAUSES | DIAGNOSIS |
TREATMENT

2. WHAT IS BULIMIA NERVOSA
 A serious eating disorder marked by bingeing, followed by
methods to avoid weight gain.
 Bulimia Nervosa is a severe mental disorder
 It affects people of all ages. Patients of bulimia are always in
conflict between, the desire to eat more and to stay in shape.
They cannot suppress their desire to eat more and feel guilty
afterwards.
 After excessive eating, panic emerges and they just want to
reverse the side effects of overeating anyhow, which may involve
self forced vomiting, eating ex-lax, running until they pass out.
 Bulimia leads to reflux of emotions such as uncontrolled desire,
guilt, shame, and anxiety.

3. CAUSES OF BULIMIA NERVOSA
 The definite cause of bulimia is not known, though there may be
numerous factors that may contribute in the development of this
mental disorder.
 Psychological, environmental, genetic and cultural factors may
contribute in the development of bulimia nervosa.
 Ways for people with bulimia to feel more in control of their
lives and ease
 Stress and Anxiety. There is no single known cause of bulimia,
mainly the cause of bulimia is unknown
 The disorder is most common in adolescent girls and young
womens

4. MAIN CAUSES OF BULIMIA INCLUDE
 Low self-esteem
 Trauma
 History of teenage abuse
 Stressful environment
 Unhealthy relationships
 Genetic
 Psychological
 Family
 Society
 Culture

5. EFFECTS OF BULIMIA NERVOSA
 The patients of bulimia nervosa put their body at extreme risk
of getting several diseases. The most harmful effect of this
eating disorder is dehydration.
 Forced vomiting causes the imbalance of electrolytes in the
body by lowering the level of potassium in the body.
 Low level of potassium may even lead to other diseases
like, irregular heartbeat, kidney failure. Chronic low levels of
potassium may even cause sudden death.

6. SYMPTOMS OF BULIMIA NERVOSA
The signs and symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa can be divided into
three categories
Physical signs and symptoms
 Frequent variation in weight
 Gum diseases
 Dehydration
 Infertility
 Burning sensation in the esophagus
 Ulcers due to gas
 Excessive vomiting
 Indigestion due to binge eating

7. CONTINUE :- SYMPTOMS OF BULIMIA
NERVOSA
Binge eating signs and symptoms
 Eating in secrecy
 Disappearance of food
 No control over eating
 Episodes of excessive or no eating at all
Purging signs and symptoms
 Stench of vomit
 Doing heavy exercise
 Taking laxatives, diuretics or enemas after binge eating
 Eluding to the bathroom

8. TREATMENTS FOR BULIMIA
NERVOSA
 The first step towards the treatment of this eating disorder is
to admit you have a mental problem and there is a need for
medical consultation, reducing the symptoms of bulimia
nervosa.
 Mental health doctor may use a combination of medication
and therapy to tackle this eating disorder. Therapy may be
provided to fight negative thoughts, resolving mental issues,
and breaking the binge-purge cycle.

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