BULIMIA NERVOSA TRETMENT

It is an psychiatric disorder which concerns of binge eating in which a patient eats more than he needs at one sitting then he starts fasting or working out for longer period of time.

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by some form of inappropriate compensatory behavior such as purging (self-induced vomiting, laxative or diuretic abuse), fasting, or excessive exercise. Serious fluid and electrolyte disturbances, especially hypokalemia, occurs.

TWO WAYS PEOPLE WITH BULIMIA RESTRICT CALORIES:

Purging type. The person engages in self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas, or other medicines that clear the intestines.

Nonpurging type. The person uses other behaviors, such as fasting or excessive exercise, rather than purging behaviors.

SYMPTOMS:

• Usually a normal or above average body weight
• Recurrent episodes of binge eating and fear of not being able to stop eating
• Self-induced vomiting (usually secretive)
• Excessive exercise
• Excessive fasting
• Peculiar eating habits or rituals
• Inappropriate use of laxatives or diuretics
• Irregular or absence of menstruation
• Anxiety
• Discouraged feelings related to dissatisfaction with themselves and the way their body looks
• Depression
• Preoccupation with food, weight, and body shape
• Throat is always inflamed or sore
• Tiredness and decreased energy
• Dental problems due to erosion of enamel from vomiting

COMPLICATIONS:

• Swollen parotid glands
• Scars on the back of the hand (from repeatedly inducing vomiting by using fingers to trigger gag reflex)
• Dental erosion

TREATMENT: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Interpersonal psychotherapy

Homoeopathy can help in this cases effectively with the help of counseling. Few medicines which can be beneficial in this cases are as followed Ignatia, natmur, aurum met, incum etc.