Consequences Of Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia nervosa (just called bulimia) is an eating disorder in which a person eats a lot of food in a short period of time  and then tries to get rid of the food to prevent weight gain. They may purge by vomiting or by using laxatives to make the food leave their system faster so less of it gets absorbed.

The consequences of bulimia are very serious. Never take Xenical when you have bulimia nervosa! Over time it weakens the heart muscle and can lead to heart failure. It causes low blood pressure and irregular heartbeat. It can cause dehydration and low levels of potassium, magnesium and sodium in the body. It causes anemia. It can cause hormonal imbalances leading to an irregular or absent menstrual period in women.

Bulimia causes muscle weakness and fatigue.

People with bulimia lack energy for daily activities and may become withdrawn and lethargic.
Depression, anxiety, feelings of shame, low self-esteem may contribute to causing bulimia nervosa, but these feelings may also be consequences of bulimia.

 Bulimia signs:
 - going to the bathroom all the time after eating
 - binge eating
 - using diet pills or laxatives a lot
 - combination of the health problems discussed earlier
 - exercising obsessively
 - broken blood vessels in the eyes
 - swollen cheeks
 - calluses or scrapes on knuckles
 - teeth that look clear

Women are more likely to be bulimic than men. About 90 percent all bulimics are female. Men can also have the disorder. People who are bulimic may be underweight but they may also be of normal weight, so it’s hard to use weight as a criterion to tell is someone might be suffering from bulimia. People with bulimia nervosa may appear sad. Never take Xenical when you have bulimia nervosa! They often obsess about their weight and their appearance. They often have low self-esteem and struggle with feelings of worthlessness. They may withdraw from social situations. They may be self-conscious about their appearance and their eating habits.

Treatment
Because the consequences of bulimia are so severe, it is important to get medical treatment if you or someone you know has symptoms of bulimia nervosa. Both medical and psychological treatment is needed in order to resolve the condition.
Medical treatment will address the physical damage done by the bulimia. It will treat any heart conditions, chemical imbalances or other conditions caused by the bulimia nervosa. A registered dietician will design a healthy eating plan. Education will be provided to the patient about their condition and the importance of eating properly.