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Bulimia in teenagersTeenagers health & lifestyle guideEating disorders can be a big problem in teenagers, teenagers become obsessed with their weight and how they look and sometimes this can cause medical problems such as bulimia and anorexia. Bulimia is defined as an eating disorder in which the teenager will severely restrict what they eat and when they eat they immediately purge what they have eaten by making themselves vomit. People suffering from bulimia will very often turn to binge eating also, this is defined by eating large amounts of food in a short space of time. This again will be followed by purging of the food. Bulimia as most eating disorders more commonly affect teenage girls but men can also suffer from the illness too and there can be many causes for the illness. Common signs that someone is suffering from bulimia * A tendency to leave the room quickly after eating a meal. * A chronic blister just below the knuckle of the finger due to repeatedly self induced vomiting (the skin is rubbed on the teeth). * Soft swellings at the base of the ears or just under the chin. * Hiding food for bingeing on later. * Blood shot eyes. * The sufferer has a constant sore throat due to self induced vomiting. * Food disappears from the refrigerator. * A preoccupation with body weight and food. Bulimia is a very serious illness which can lead to several problems due to the insistent gorging and purging of food and help should be sought as early as possible to prevent further complications and to aid a full recovery. The problems that bulimia can cause * Dehydration and fluid imbalances. * Mineral and vitamin deficiencies. * Gastrointestinal problems. * Constant and chronic sore throats. * Tearing the lining of the stomach. * Tooth decay. * Chronic problems with the kidneys. * Kidney failure. * Irregular heartbeat that can lead to heart attack. Why do people suffer from bulimia? Bulimia is thought to be caused by several factors with people who are more prone to suffering from anxiety attacks and depression more at risk of developing bulimia. Bulimia is also linked to anorexia and is classed in three different types. Types of Bulimia * Bulimia nervosa - this is the more common type of bulimia and an illness which usually manifests in girls around the age of 16 to 18. * Anorexic bulimia nervosa - this type is often preceded by anorexia for a brief period of time. * Multi- impulsive bulimia nervosa - this is a severe type of bulimia where the sufferer will also suffer from other compulsive behaviour disorders. |
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