Question 1

what are  symptoms of bulimia nervosa?

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Possible clues: Signs of bulemia: enlarged salivary glands, bleeding into whites of eye, red spots on neck & face from vomiting, scarring of first finger joint of dominant hand from induced vomiting, chronic diarrhea. Gi complications: teeth erosions, increased blood amylase, esophagitis, tears or rupture of esophagus, dilation of stomach & upper small bowel, pancreatitis, colon dilation & pigmenting (melanosis).

Question 2

what are the tests for bulimia nervosa?

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Clinical Diagnosis: There are no specific tests for bulimia.  Ultimately, it requires the person stating or being observed to regularly overeat and then purge, typically with induced vomiting or laxitives.  There are some "signs" especially associated with recurrent vomiting, including loss of enamel from stomach acid.  However, weight often is normal, so it's behavior that is the key.

Question 3

tell me everything about bulimia nervosa?

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Bulimia Nervosa: Is from the greek words meaning ravenous hunger. It is an eating disorder characterized by binging & purging, consuming large amount of food in short time then vomiting/taking laxative or diuretic/excessive exercising. More in females. Majority are of normal weight. They have impulsive behaviors such as overspending, & family history of eating disorders, mood disorders & substance abuse.Tx is ssri.

Question 4

describe the features of bulimia nervosa.?

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Binging and Purging: Bulimia nervosa is defined as bingeing (eating more than a typical person would in a similar situation), then using a compensatory behavior (ie vomiting, excessive exercise, laxative abuse) in an attempt to prevent weight gain from the binge. Bulimics can be any size, though typically are normal or slightly overweight.. Either way, self image is unduly influenced by weight.

Question 5

what usually results from bulimia nervosa?

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Many: If you are referring to binge eating and inducing vomiting, it can lead to nutritional deficiency, electrolyte imablance, especially potassium deficieny which can be lethal, tears in the esophagus and stomach with bleeding, erosion of tooth enamel due to gastric acid.  Most people with bulimia have underlying psychological issues.

Question 6

what are common symptom of bulimia nervosa?

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Binge/purge: Recurrent episodes of binge eating accompanied by a sense of lack of control over eating during each episode and inappropriate behavior to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives, diuretics, enemas, or other medications, fasting, or excessive exercise.

Question 7

what is the death rate from bulimia nervosa?

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Surprisingly High: According to the national association of anorexia nervosa and associated eating disorders, eating disorders have the highest mortality rates of any mental disorder.  The mortality rates vary considerably between studies and groups.  A study published in the "american journal of psychiatry" (2009) gives the mortality rates: 4% for anorexia, 3.9% for bulimia and 5.2% for other eating disorders.

Question 8

what's your opinion on treating bulimia nervosa?

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The Team Approach: Treating bulimia nervosa is best done using a multidisciplinary team approach with more than a single treatment modality.  The team should consist of the patient, the patient's family, a primary care physician, a psychiatrist, a therapist and a dietician experienced in treating eating disorders.  Individual, group, and family psychotherapy along with medication management are necessary.

Question 9

can you tell me the symptoms of bulimia nervosa?

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Yes: Symptoms of bulimia nervosa include having strong urge to eat large amounts of food in one setting to the point of feeling excessively full.  This then leads to feelings of excessive guilt over the act and a tendency to purge the food, either by inducing vomiting or diarrhea with laxatives.  Often depression and anxiety are present too.

Question 10

please tell me what to do about bulimia nervosa?

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Eating disorder : If you think you have an eating disorder, call a psychologist or psychiatrist who specializes in eating disorders and find out. They will know what you need to do if it is an eating disorder. There are also self help groups oa (overeaters anonymous ) and anorexia/ bulimia groups but a professional will know about programs near you

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