Juliet Cohen writes articles for health doctor. She also writes articles for depression treatment and cancer treatment.
Bulimia nervosa, also known is bulimia. Bulimia word is comes from the Latin (bulimia) from the Greek. It is eating disorder. Bulimia is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. Because it's so intimately entwined with self-image — it's not just about food — bulimia can be difficult to overcome. Person with bulimia eats a lot of food in a short amount of time (binges) and then tries to prevent weight gain by getting rid of the food, called purging. This purging is done in order to compensate for the excessive intake of the food and to prevent weight gain. Purging typically takes the form of vomiting; inappropriate use of laxatives, enemas, diuretics or other medication; and excessive physical exercise.
Bulimics are also susceptible to other compulsions, affective disorders, or addictions. Bulimia is often less about food, and more to do with deep psychological issues.About 6% of teen girls and 5% of college-aged females are believed to suffer from bulimia. Approximately 10% of identified bulimic patients are men. Binge/purge episodes can be severe, sometimes involving rapid and out of control feeding that can stop when the sufferers "are interrupted by another person" or when their stomach hurts from over-extension. This cycle may be repeated several times a week or, in serious cases, several times a day. Unlike anorexics, bulimics experience significant weight fluctuations, but their weight loss is usually not as severe or obvious as anorexics.
Causes of Bulimia Nervosa
1.Genetic contribution.
2.Eating disorders ( anorexia and bulimia).
3.Certain neurological or medical conditions.
4.Depression.
5.Anxity.
6.Harmones imbalances (Testosterone and low estrogen levels).
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