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BULIMIA

Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of excessive eating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting or laxative use, primarily affecting women aged 18 to 25. Symptoms include throat irritation, dental issues, and feelings of guilt, while causes range from dysfunctional relationships to media influence. Treatment typically involves psychological care, nutritional counseling, and medical attention for physical health issues.

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BULIMIA

Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of excessive eating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting or laxative use, primarily affecting women aged 18 to 25. Symptoms include throat irritation, dental issues, and feelings of guilt, while causes range from dysfunctional relationships to media influence. Treatment typically involves psychological care, nutritional counseling, and medical attention for physical health issues.

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BULIMIA

It is an eating disorder that occurs due to episodes of excessive intake followed by the
adoption of compensatory measures due to concern about controlling body weight. These
measures may include the use of laxatives, enemas, or diuretics, vomiting, and/or
exercising, since they feel disgusted and ashamed when they eat too much.

It mainly affects older women, with its highest incidence between 18 and 25 years of age.

SYMPTOMS

● Chronically inflamed and irritated throat.

● Swollen salivary glands in the neck and jaw area.


● Worn tooth enamel, increasingly sensitive and decayed teeth as a result of high
exposure to gastric juice.
● Intestinal pain and irritation due to laxative abuse.
● Gastroesophageal reflux disorder
● Dehydration due to fluid loss when vomiting or defecating due to the action of
laxatives
● They experience frequent episodes of eating out of control, as they experience a
feeling of guilt, shame, and/or distress for such behavior, which can lead to more
binges.

CAUSES

● Dysfunctional families or relationships.


● Low self-esteem due to deep dissatisfaction with their appearance.
● Negative emotions or traumas such as sexual violence or the death of a loved one.
● Stressful impacts, such as a new role affecting the person and their body image.
● Depression and anxiety.
● The media, which contributes to people tending to place excessive demands on their
body aesthetics.
CONSEQUENCES

Bone malformation

It affects cognition, the way you think, and some decline in your intellectual or academic
performance

TREATMENT

Psychological care is usually the main treatment method for bulimia. It may include

include:
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): Helps people change harmful behavior patterns by
recognizing and modifying the harmful thinking patterns that drive them.

Bulimia affects physical health, and treatment methods that address physical ailments
such as oral health are necessary. This includes medical care to treat cavities, tooth
erosion, and gastric reflux due to vomiting.

Nutritional care: Administered by a nutritional counselor, this treatment is educational and


helps people learn more about nutrition and maintain a healthy diet and eating habits.

Use of medications to help maintain recovery after treatment or to relieve problems related
to eating disorder behavior, such as anxiety or depression.

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