Bulimia nervosa
It is a psychological eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge-eating and purging. A binge is eating a lot of food than other people do eat whereas a purge is the inappropriate methods of weight control. The inappropriate methods of weight control( causes) are vomiting enemas, excessive use of laxatives and use of diuretics, vigorous exercise.
Effects on behavior of a person
1.eating uncontrollably
2.weakness
3.exhaustion
4.depression or mood swings.
Effects on the physical health
1.Erosion of tooth enamel because of repeated exposure to acidic gastric contents, swelling and soreness in the salivary glands.
2.Stomach ulcers and rapture of the stomach and osophagus.Abnormal buildup of the fluid in the intestine
3.Irregular heart beat and heart attack
4.Dehydration
Treatment of bulimia nervosa.
As in anorexia first you should help the person accept they have a problem they give them counseling and visit a nutritionist for more information. The victim should exercise a lot by use of a program, or even use of a regular eating pattern.
