Builima Nervosa

Bulimia

Nervosa

Signs

Bulimia Nervosa is when an individual uncontrollably binges on large amounts of food in a short period of time. The affected person then tries to eliminate everything they consumed by purging, abusing laxatives, or excessive exercise. “The most common forms of purging with bulimia include vomiting, laxative use, diuretic use, excessive exercise” (The Eating Recovery Center, 2018). These individuals are of a healthy weight or sometimes a little overweight.

Symptoms

According to The National Institute of Mental Health, symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa include:

chronically inflamed and sore throat

swollen salivary glands in the neck and jaw area

worn tooth enamel

increasingly sensitive and decaying teeth as a result of exposure to stomach acid

acid reflux disorder and other gastrointestinal problems

intestinal distress and irritation from laxative abuse

severe dehydration from purging of fluids

electrolyte imbalance

too low or too high levels of sodium, calcium, potassium, and other minerals, which can lead to stroke or heart attack