Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa
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What is it?
 A pattern of intermittent binges (taking in large amounts of foods)
 Purges (self induced vomiting), laxatives, diuretic use, or excessive exercising
 Fear of gaining weight
 An eating disorder in which a person binges and purges, may eat a lot of food at once and then vomit to get rid of the food or take excessive laxative to get rid of the food
 Is a common eating disorder that causes stress to all organs and can be potentially life-threatening, often associates with depression, disgust and guilt
 Loss of control over eating- eating too much, too fast, and uncomfortably full
What does it do?
 Menstrual irregularities
 Sore throat, sinus infections, swollen glands, cavities, loss of tooth enamel
 Broken blood vessels in eyes and face, bags under eyes, puffy
 Blurred vision, fainting spells, tremors
 Rapid or irregular heartbeat, stomach or abdominal cramps, ulcers, colitis
 Muscle cramps, weakness, blood sugar abnormalities
 May cause problems with drugs, alcohol, shop lifting, sexual promiscuity
 Depression, kidney and bladder infections
Who develops Bulimia Nervosa?
 Late teens, early 20’s
 Superwomen- A+ students, successful career women, sexy, supportive parents, good friends, active in the community
What can I do?
 See your Health Care Provider- immediately
 See a Registered Dietitian or a Food Fitness First® RD-for diet planning and exercise