Question 1

what are signs of being bulimia?

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Binge and purge: Bulimia requires the presence of episodes of binge eating, which has to do with eating large quantities of food within a short period of time. Also, there are behaviors wich focus on trying to get rid of these calories as quickly as possible through self-induced vomiting, excessive laxative use, or other efforts and "purging" the calories that have been eaten.

Question 2

what are some physical signs of bulimia?

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See below: Bulimia is characterized by regurgitation of stomach contents. The acid in the stomach can cause disolving of the enamel and dentin of which teeth are composed. This can be seen visually as a smooth surface representing loss of tooth structure.
The teeth may appear more yellow in color as the white enamel is dissolved and the underlying yellow dentin is more visible.

Question 3

please explain what are signs of bulimia?

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Obsession w food ;: Your body. Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person binges on food. On average 3, 000 to 5, 000 calories are ingested during a binge. This is usually followed by feeling of guilt ; shame which then leads to attempts to burn calories ; decrease intake. This may come in the form of over-exercising, self- induction of vomiting, taking laxatives or diuretics.

Question 4

what are the signs of bulimia so i can tell?

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Binge eating : Recurrent episodes of binge eating up to 2 hours twice or more per week with loss of control over the amount eaten and efforts to avoid weight gain such as purging or laxatives and not diagnosed with anorexia.

Question 5

what are some signs of bulimia in elite athlete?

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Same Symptoms: Bulimia is characterized by the intake of large amounts of food (binge eating) followed by the use of vomiting, laxatives, or other means to try to eliminate this food. In an athlete there would be this same type of cycle, but it would be reasonable to expect a particular emphasis on the use of exercise to eliminate calories.

Question 6

what are some big signs of bulimia in a fifty year old?

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Secrecy: Bulimia is an eating disorder mostly characterized by "secrecy" it is sometimes the result of "failed" anorexia.The patient is shamed by the inability to control intake of food due to extreme hunger in bulimia the mechanism that usually is present that regulates hunger is absent.- no longer perceived by the patient. The patient feels 
"incomplete" and "worthless" not being able to "control" self.

Question 7

what are the easiest signs to see that someone has bulimia?

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Tricky, but: There are several signs including depression, withdrawal from friends or family, bad breath, smooth fingernails or thin skin on back of finger.  The dentist can also notice signs to the back of teeth that show thinning of enamel from stomach acid.

Question 8

can you tell me what are early signs of bulimia?

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Vomitting: People with bulemia eat until they are overfull, then vomit in an attempt to get rid of the extra calories. This is not effective for weight loss.

Question 9

what are some important signs of bulimia in a fifteen year old athlete?

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Odd absences at meal: Finding stashes of food, unusual interest or avoidance of talking about food, unless it is about a ''friend with eating problem'', hx. Of acute change from overweight to obsession with weight and appearance, dental note of decreasing outer porcelain layer, moodiness , in particular clearly thin skinned about body shape, tone with others or hx. Self.

Question 10

am i starting to develop bulimia? what are the signs of an eating disorder?

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Bulimia Nervosa: Bulimia includes a preoccupation with food and weight loss. As well as getting rid of calories by purging or other behaviors, like excessive exercise, laxative abuse, fasting, etc. It is a life threatening disorder. Neda is a great resource. They have a helpline#1-800-931-2237 and you can search for treatment providers by state.  http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org.

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