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Bulimia Nervosa
What is Bulimia Nervosa?
Bulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by a cycle of binge eating followed by purging behaviors to prevent weight gain. Individuals with bulimia consume large amounts of food in a short period (binge eating) and then attempt to rid their bodies of the excess calories through methods such as vomiting, excessive exercise, or the misuse of laxatives and diuretics. This disorder is driven by a deep-seated fear of weight gain and a preoccupation with body image, leading to severe physical and psychological health issues.
What are the symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa
The symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa are both physical and psychological, including:
- Binge Eating: Consuming unusually large amounts of food in a discrete period, often feeling a lack of control during the binge episodes.
- Purging Behaviors: Engaging in self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas, or excessive exercise to compensate for the calories consumed during binges.
- Preoccupation with Body Weight and Shape: Intense fear of gaining weight, dissatisfaction with body shape and weight, and a distorted body image.
- Secrecy and Shame: Binge eating and purging are often done in secret due to feelings of shame or guilt. Individuals may go to great lengths to hide these behaviors.
- Physical Symptoms: These can include chronic sore throat, swollen salivary glands, worn tooth enamel, severe dehydration, gastrointestinal problems, and electrolyte imbalances, which can lead to more severe health issues such as heart problems.
- Behavioral Changes: Frequent trips to the bathroom after meals, excessive concern about dieting and body image, and fluctuations in weight.
- Emotional Symptoms: Feelings of guilt, shame, anxiety, and depression, often linked to the cycle of binge eating and purging.
What are the types of Bulimia Nervosa?
Bulimia Nervosa can be classified into two main types:
- Purging Type: This involves regular episodes of self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas after binge eating.
- Non-Purging Type: Instead of purging, individuals may use other inappropriate compensatory behaviors such as fasting or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain.
Where to find Best Bulimia Nervosa Doctor in Juhu & Borivali Mumbai
Phoenix Multispeciality Hospital
Chikoowadi, Borivali West, Mumbai
CritiCare Asia Multispeciality Hospital
Juhu, Gulmohar Road, Andheri, Mumbai
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