What is it?
Bulimia Nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by a cycle of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain. Individuals with bulimia often feel a lack of control over their eating during these binges.
Physical Symptoms
Fluctuations in weight.
Swollen salivary glands, sore throat, and tooth decay from repeated vomiting.
Gastrointestinal problems and electrolyte imbalances.
Psychological Symptoms
Preoccupation with body weight and shape.
Feelings of guilt and shame after eating.
Mood swings and depression.
What is a risk factor
A risk factor is a characteristic, condition, or behavior that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or health disorder, such as anorexia nervosa. Risk factors can be biological, psychological, or environmental. They do not guarantee that a person will develop the condition, but they can contribute to the possibility of its occurrence.
Risk factors for bulimia nervosa
Genetic predisposition and family history of eating disorders.
Societal pressures and the cultural emphasis on thinness.
Psychological factors such as low self-esteem, anxiety, or perfectionism.
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Bulimia Nervosa
What is it?
Bulimia Nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by a cycle of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain. Individuals with bulimia often feel a lack of control over their eating during these binges.
Symptoms
Physical symptoms of
Bulimia Nervosa
Fluctuations in weight.
Swollen salivary glands, sore throat, and tooth decay from repeated vomiting.
Gastrointestinal problems and electrolyte imbalances.
Psychological symptoms of
Bulimia Nervosa
Preoccupation with body weight and shape.
Feelings of guilt and shame after eating.
Mood swings and depression.
Risk factors
What is a risk factor?
A risk factor is a characteristic, condition, or behavior that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or health disorder, such as anorexia nervosa. Risk factors can be biological, psychological, or environmental. They do not guarantee that a person will develop the condition, but they can contribute to the possibility of its occurrence.
Risk factors for bulimia nervosa
Genetic predisposition and family history of eating disorders.
Societal pressures and the cultural emphasis on thinness.
Psychological factors such as low self-esteem, anxiety, or perfectionism.
Early diagnosis and intervention significantly improve the likelihood of recovery. Seeking help at the earliest sign of symptoms can prevent long-term health problems.
