Question 1

i cant stop eating and purging and all drugs has no effect (prozac 20 mg , resperidal 2 mg , anafronil 75mg and effexor (venlafaxine) xr ) what can i do (bulimia nervosa)?

Accepted Answer

Better assessment: You describe a panoply of medications, all at doses too low to be effective..  You need a medication reassessment, which will consider  medicatiion at an adequate dose.  And you need to consider nonmedication -- psychotherapy -- approaches.

Question 2

can long term bulimia cause liver cancer? my mom has a 90% chance of liver cancer but hates alcohol has never drank or abused any drugs but pukes alot

Accepted Answer

NO: Liver cancer associated with many other conditions ( ie. Hep C, heavy metal ingestion, etc.) but no relation to bulimia,  Liver failure can cause emesis.

Question 3

what defines bulimia?

Accepted Answer

See below: Bulimia nervosa presents with uncontrolled bingeing followed by purging or other behaviors to compensate for food intake.  The loss of electrolytes can cause death.

Question 4

how common is bulimia?

Accepted Answer

2.3%: A 2009 nimh study found the lifetime prevalence of bulimia nervosa was 2.3%, with 
a peak age of incidence between 16-20 years.

Question 5

how is bulimia detectable?

Accepted Answer

Signs of behavior: I think you are asking for evidence/signs of purging behaviors in patients. The person is very concerned about weight. Because of forced vomiting could be acrid smelling breath and tooth enamel eroded/brown due to stomach acid; knuckle calluses or worn away finger nails from forced gagging. Lots of empty laxative containers, visits to the bathroom or disappearances after eating, weight shifts.

Question 6

what do i do about bulimia?

Accepted Answer

See a counselor: See your doctor to make sure you don't have any electrolyte abnormalities or other medical consequences from the bulimia.  In addition, see a counselor. Bulimia is difficult to recover from without help.  Talking with a counselor knowledgeable in the disorder can be vital.  Group therapy can be very helpful.  Explore this site: http://www.Innersolutions.Net for help     . Don't give up!

Question 7

how to know if i have bulimia?

Accepted Answer

Episodes 1/wk for 3m: Recurrent episodes of bing eating .  Bing eating-eating  in a discrete perod of time an amount of food that is definitely larger, than what most individual would eat a similar period of time under similar circumstances.  A sense of lack of control over eating during the episode. Feeling that one cannot stop eating or control what or how much one is eating.

Question 8

how can bulimia be a "disease?

Accepted Answer

Eating Disorders: In general, eating disorders need thorough evaluation by a mental health counselor to determine the type, extent, and comorbidity issues, which will guide toward appropriate interventions. Therapy involves cognitive therapy, group therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, evaluation for possible medications for comorbid conditions, dietary consult, & referral to an eating program depending on severit.

Question 9

what are the causes of bulimia?

Accepted Answer

Many things: There is a gentic component at times, traumas of all kinds can precipitate it, especially sexual abuse and even supposedly well meaning teasing as a child can hurt to the point that an eating disorder will develop. Women are more likely to develop eating disorders. Eating disorders that occur post-partum are fairly common as well. Learning the cause and getting help asap is imperitive to recovery.

Question 10

how does bulimia usually start?

Accepted Answer

Disliking your body: It usually starts with an intense feeling of dissatisfaction for one's body image. This intense dissatisfaction then leads to the binging and/or purging behaviors often associated with an eating disorder.

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Can long term bulimia cause liver cancer? my mom has a 90% chance of liver cancer but hates alcohol has never drank or abused any drugs but pukes alot

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