Question 1

babygirl born with addison disease, can it be the result of mother been bulimia?

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Doubt it: I've never heard of such a relationship. Eating disorders are tough on developing fetuses, but most of that is nutritional. Addison's is a disorder of the adrenal glands and should not be related. If someone here knows more, he or she will probably post it after my answer.

Question 2

a result of vomiting due to bulimia, what can i do to stop my potassium levels from becoming low. if i drink lots afterwards will this help?

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Work on avoiding vom: Even though melons and bananasa are good sources of potassium. Finding a better way to address cravings and maintain good diet is a better choice try " "the food cure" -very helpful info.

Question 3

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 4

can pica be a result of recovering from another eating disorder such as bulimia or anorexia?

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Possibly: Multiple eating disorders can be diagnosed in the same patient. Pica, however is more commonly seen alone & can indicate your diet is not providing nutrients needed for your body - maybe because of improper diet, maybe because of an undiagnosed disease, or any number of reasons. Blood work & "detective" work on your non-food cravings by your md can help figure the cause & find a solution.

Question 5

my daughter has an bulimia and regularly has blood results.  the clinic doctors commented on her mcv, ? alcolhol related, but didn't think 95 was high

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MCV high?: There is strong correlation with both alcohol & eating do. A repeat blood work would clarify & assist with prognosis.

Question 6

what defines bulimia?

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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 7

how common is bulimia?

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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 8

how to recover bulimia?

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Complex question: Usually it coexists with other emotional and occasionally physical illnesses.  Ruling out depression, bipolar affective disorder, anxiety disorder, sleep disorder, interpersonal issues with family/friend/spouse, and ptsd.  Treating the other conditions can facilitate a meaningful recovery.  Medical evaluation of esophageal bleeding, electrolyte imbalance, intestinal disturbance, and malnutrition.

Question 9

how is bulimia detectable?

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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 10

what are bulimia symptoms?

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Bulimia: In bulimia, the person regularly eats large amounts of food with the feeling s/he can't control food intake.  There is also purging behavior through avenues like vomiting, diuretics, laxatives, etc.  They are extremely worried about their body size and shape.  Much more info through the national eating disorders association:  http://tinyurl.Com/ospndlu.

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