Bulimia
can typically begin during the late teens or early twenties. Bulimic view themselves
as unable to control their eating and feel guilty and angry after binging. They
generally find their own behaviour disgusting and are deeply ashamed of it
so they try to keep it a secret. Then the disorder can go undetected for
years even by close family members. The weight of the patient will remain close
to normal but the eating pattern becomes gradually worse.
This
disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating, occurring at
least twice a month for a minimum of three months
• Binge eating, or
eating uncontrollably
• Frequent trips to the bathroom during or after
meals and remaining there for longer periods.
•
Vomiting after meals or
after eating regularly
•
Swollen glands in the face or neck due to repeated/forced
vomiting.
•
Tendency to store/stock sugary or high-calorie junk foods
•
Tendency to leave the table immediately after a meal.
•
Not eating
with the family
•
Stockpiles of laxatives, diuretics and/or diet pills
•
Decayed teeth
•
Foul breath
•
Scarring on the fingers used
to induce vomiting
•
Abuse of laxatives or diuretics in attempts to lose
weight
•
Mood swings
•
Irregular periods
•
Weight at or above
normal
•
Signs of depression
•
Excessive, sometimes compulsive,
exercise.
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