Bulimia the silent killer Part 2 .

Get to know the Bulimia PART 2

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Risk Factors and Causes
More women experience bulimia than men. This condition is also more common in adolescents and young women. Individuals who experience it usually know that their eating patterns are abnormal. They often feel guilty about episodes of eating a lot and vomiting.
The exact cause of bulimia is unknown. Genetic, psychological, family, social and cultural factors are contributing factors. These factors usually play each other or are commonly referred to as multifactorial.

What are the dangers of bulimia for sufferers?
The risks associated with bulimia are quite severe, for example:

1. Chronic sore throat, burning sensation in the chest due to gastric acid reflux (rising into the esophagus).
2. Inflammation and sores in the esophagus (esophagus) and stomach due to repeated vomiting.
3. Ulcers (ulcers) in the stomach and small intestine.
4. Irregular bowel movements, constipation and / or diarrhea due to laxative abuse (laxative).
5. Osteoporosis (brittle bones).
6. Menstrual disorders.
7. Increased risk of infertility in men and women. Read: Characteristics of a Sterile Woman to Be Aware of
8. Irregular or slow heart rate which increases the risk of heart failure.

Physical signs that can also appear include:

1. Damage to the eye blood vessels (due to pressure when vomiting).
2. Dry mouth.
3. Rash (skin rash) and zits.
4. Blood tests can indicate electrolyte disturbances (such as low potassium levels) or dehydration

Bulimia Nervosa treatment

A person with bulimia rarely has to go to the hospital except:

1. Having anorexia.
2. Having severe depression.
3. Need medicine to help him stop vomiting

Most bulimia treatments require a gradual approach. Treatment depends on how much bulimia and individual response to treatment:

The key factor for journey of recovery for bulimia patient is

• Support from family or friends can help overcome mild bulimia without other health problems.
• Counseling, for example speech therapy and nutritional therapy as the main therapies for bulimia that do not respond with support as above.
• Medications for treating depression, for example, selective serotonin-re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also often used to treat bulimia.

Bulimia prevention

Understanding the signs of bulimia and handling as soon as possible can prevent bulimia from developing to a higher stage. If you find symptoms of bulimia in your children, you can approach them slowly.

The first approach is to provide motivation to them to always live a healthy life. Avoid comments that relate to the physical and affect their psychology. For example, say his body is too thin, too fat, or his face is not beautiful, his hair is not straight, and so forth.

The second way is to stop the habit of giving your child a gift or punishment with food. Teach your children to take good care of their bodies and be a good example for them in maintaining their diet and also adopting a healthy lifestyle. wallahuaklam.