Bulimia Nervosa

Sherita Bell,

Period 1

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My section was about bulimia My section was about bulimia nervosa. I’m describing the nervosa. I’m describing the

effects, signs, and symptoms. effects, signs, and symptoms. I will also cover how to I will also cover how to overcome this disease.overcome this disease.

Main Idea

The main idea of my section is the effects of this disorder

What is the definition of Bulimia?

Bulimia- A serious eating disorder that occurs chiefly in females, is characterized by

compulsive overeating usually followed be self-induced

vomiting or laxative or diuretic abuse, and is often

accompanied by guilt and depression.

DetailsDetails

This disorder is most common in This disorder is most common in adolescent girls. No one knows adolescent girls. No one knows

the exact cause of bulimia. the exact cause of bulimia. Physiological, genetic, trauma, Physiological, genetic, trauma,

family, society, and cultural family, society, and cultural factures can play a role, but it is factures can play a role, but it is

probably due to one or more probably due to one or more factor.factor.

SymptomsSymptoms

Self-induced vomiting Self-induced vomiting Frequent weighingFrequent weighingBinge eatingBinge eatingAbuse of laxativesAbuse of laxatives& overachieving behavior & overachieving behavior

EffectsEffects

Bulimics typically eatBulimics typically eat low low nutrition, high calorie foods like nutrition, high calorie foods like Ice cream and bread, which Ice cream and bread, which makes them undernourished and makes them undernourished and have bad hair , nails, and skin. have bad hair , nails, and skin.

It also causes mineral and It also causes mineral and vitamin deficiencies which can vitamin deficiencies which can lead to chronic kidney problems lead to chronic kidney problems and even cause kidney failure.and even cause kidney failure.

What people don’t know..

Sadly but true, 10% of bulimics will eventually die from its effects,

mostly from potassium deprivation, which the heart to stop which can cause DEATH!

How do you treat Bulimia?How do you treat Bulimia?

There are a few ways that may There are a few ways that may successfully treat bulimia but successfully treat bulimia but

the patient must know that the patient must know that bulimia may not be fully bulimia may not be fully

treated, but if it is, it can take treated, but if it is, it can take up to 4 years, up to 4 years, if if the patient the patient

cooperatescooperates..

The Options:The Options:

–Support groups, The least expensive approach.

–Cognitive Behavioral therapy, which doesn’t respond to support groups.

–Drugs, such as antidepressants

How can you diagnose Bulimia?

Although these actions are done in private, some tests can be done to help diagnose bulimia, like Chem-20 tests, which shows

electrolyte imbalances such as dehydration, and dental exams, which show dental

cavities and gum infections. Dentists also check the enamel of your teeth for pits and

erosions from excessive exposure to stomach acid.

The Story of The lonely Bulimic Ailene had a tough life. She was always trying to fit in

and make friends, but was teased for not having any. She tried everything like new clothes, makeup- but it didn’t get through to anyone. So one day she decided to purge and lose weight. After doing so, she started to make friends. Ailene made a habit of this. Although she seemed happier on the outside, she was depressed on the inside. Months later she changed her wardrobe and only wore baggy clothes. She started to look sick, and fragile. Her teeth started to erode and she was constantly passing out. Soon after that, she died from dehydration and heart failure.

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