Bulimia+Nervosa

= Bulimia Nervosa =

What is Bulimia Nervosa?
Bulimia is an eating disorder where the person involves goes through a series of binging (or eating a lot of food at once) and purging (getting rid of that food intake - including vomiting or taking laxatives). People with the disorder often feel as if they cannot control their food intake, and are often shameful and do this in private. They may also partake in a great deal of exercise or take pills to increase urination to prevent wait gain.

People at Risk:
Bulimia can affect anyone, although women more commonly have this disorder (approximately 85-90 percent) but many men also struggle with this. Bulimia can have many triggers: dieting, stress, life changes and uncomfortable emotions. Also, genetics, culture, biology, and personality traits can increase the risk of developing the disorder.

Signs of Bulimia:
Unlike anorexia, a person with bulimia may have a variety of body sizes and may appear at a normal body weight. Here are the signs to look out for:
 * Swelling in the cheeks or jaw
 * Raw knuckles from inducing vomiting
 * Erosion in the teeth
 * Red eyes
 * May show signs or depression or anxiety, and often have substance abuse problems

For more information, please visit:
@http://www.womenshealth.gov/FAQ/bulimia-nervosa.cfm @http://www.emedicinehealth.com/bulimia/article_em.htm @http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/owd/english/youthzone/beautymarks/anorexia/